North Sea


noun
  1. an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 square miles (520,600 square kilometers); greatest depth, 1,998 feet (610 meters).

Origin of North Sea

1
Firsr recorded before 1000
  • Formerly German Ocean .

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British Dictionary definitions for North Sea

North Sea

noun
  1. 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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