North Sea

noun

an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 sq. mi. (520,600 sq. km); greatest depth, 1998 feet (610 meters).

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Formerly German Ocean.
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British Dictionary definitions for north sea

North Sea

noun

an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569 800 sq km (220 000 sq miles)Former name: German Ocean
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Cultural definitions for north sea

North Sea

Arm of the Atlantic Ocean northwest of central Europe.

notes for North Sea

Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.
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