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Dunkirk

Verb / ˈdʌnkɜ:k / Another word for dunkirk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dunkirk is a town in northern France that was the site of a significant evacuation of Allied troops during World War II.

Synonyms & similar words

dunkirk dunkerque

Example sentences

  1. The Dunkirk evacuation was a significant event in World War II.
  2. The soldiers were stuck on the Dunkirk beach.
  3. The Dunkirk evacuation was a miraculous rescue mission.
  4. The Dunkirk evacuation was a massive operation.
  5. The Dunkirk evacuation saved many lives.

Quotes

  • We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. - Winston Churchill
  • Dunkirk, the place where NATO was born and where the Atlantic Wall was breached. - Anders Fogh Rasmussen
  • We owe the greatest debt to the men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines who did so much to ensure the success of the Dunkirk evacuation. - Gordon Brown

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