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English noun: Newcastle

1. Newcastle (location) a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary)


SynonymsNewcastle-upon-Tyne


Instance hypernymcity, metropolis, port, urban center


Part meronymEngland









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