Usk

[ uhsk ]

noun

1. a river flowing S and SE from SE Wales through SW England into the Severn estuary. 60 miles (97 km) long.

Usk

/ ʌsk /

noun

1. a river in SE Wales, flowing southeast and south to the Bristol Channel. Length: 113 km (70 miles)

Example Sentences

Newton, his birthplace, is now a farm-house on the banks of the Usk, the scenery of which is of great beauty.

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Another feature of Brecon is the massive bridge of seven strongly buttressed arches which spans the Usk.

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Through a lovely valley the Usk reaches its second town of consequence—Crickhowell.

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Leaving this lovely town, the Usk makes more directly for the sea.

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Thus reinforced, Usk merges itself in the larger life of the Bristol Channel.

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