Piave

[ pyah-ve ]

/ ˈpyɑ vɛ /

noun

a river in NE Italy, flowing S and SE into the Adriatic. 137 miles (220 km) long.

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Words nearby Piave

piastre, Piat, Piatigorsky, Piatra Neamt, Piauí, Piave, piazza, Piazzi, pibal, pibgorn, piblokto

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Example sentences from the Web for Piave

The Venetian plain immediately east of the Piave is a scene of desolation.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII)|various
Several German divisions were east of the Piave, and an attempt to force the river and capture Venice was considered likely.
Current History, Vol. VIII, No. 3, June 1918|Various
With the lines in the mountains held, the operations on the Piave present no formidable danger to Italy.
New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol. 8, Pt. 2, No. 1, July 1918|Various
On the Piave some boats, containing Austrian troops attempting a surprise attack, were upset.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII)|various

It was helped considerably by heavy rains which created flood conditions at many points along the Piave.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Piave

Piave

/ (Italian ˈpjaːve) /

noun

a river in NE Italy, rising near the border with Austria and flowing south and southeast to the Adriatic: the main line of Italian defence during World War I. Length: 220 km (137 miles)

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