Manila Bay

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noun

a bay in the Philippines, in W Luzon Island: the American fleet under Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet 1898.

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Words nearby Manila Bay

manifold, manifolder, maniform, manikin, Manila, Manila Bay, manila grass, Manila hemp, Manila paper, Manila rope, manilla

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How to use Manila Bay in a sentence

The day before, he and more than 3,000 American paratroopers had dropped on Corregidor, a three-mile-wide, tadpole-shaped island fortress at the mouth of Manila Bay.
We Want to Hear Stories of Heroism—But Those Aren’t the War Stories Veterans Want to Tell|Kevin Maurer|November 11, 2020|Time
Some shots were fired back, but in a few minutes it was all over and Dewey's squadron was safe in Manila Bay.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Down this green tropical coast they sped, and when night was near at hand they came close to the entrance of Manila Bay.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
The first reports of the victory in Manila Bay were received with amazement and with considerable incredulity.
The Hero of Manila|Rossiter Johnson

Further, they interfered between the insurgents and the Spaniards outside of Manila Bay.
The Path of Empire|Carl Russell Fish
As a farewell, he had intended to make a demonstration in Manila Bay with many streamers, pendants, and bannerets.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XVII, 1609-1616|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Manila Bay

Manila Bay

noun

an almost landlocked inlet of the South China Sea in the Philippines, in W Luzon: mostly forms Manila harbour. Area: 1994 sq km (770 sq miles)

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