Lachlan

[lahk-luhn]

noun

1. a river in S New South Wales, Australia, flowing NW and SW to the Murrumbidgee River. 922 miles (1,484 km) long.

Lachlan

/ ˈlɒklən /

noun

1. a river in SE Australia, rising in central New South Wales and flowing northwest then southwest to the Murrumbidgee River. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lachlan¹

named after Lachlan Macquarie, governor of New South Wales (1809–21)

Example Sentences

During one storm, Lachlan was swept overboard by a large wave before being pulled back into the boat.

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Lachlan, speaking to BBC Scotland News on Thursday, said: "The main thing on all our minds, aside from seeing family and our girlfriends, is a freshly made bed with fresh linen sheets - and a shower."

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During the 36-hour storm in July, Lachlan was washed overboard.

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They had enough provisions to last 150 days, but Lachlan said they started rationing their supplies in the final few weeks just in case of further delays in reaching Australia.

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He said their primary motivation was the fundraising, and Lachlan thanked those who had donated.

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