grand banks

grand Banks

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grand bangks]
- /grænd bæŋks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grand bangks]
- /grænd bæŋks/

Definitions of grand banks words

noun grand banks an extensive shoal SE of Newfoundland: fishing grounds. 350 miles (565 km) long; 40,000 sq. mi. (104,000 sq. km). 1
noun plural grand banks a part of the continental shelf in the Atlantic, extending for about 560 km (350 miles) off the SE coast of Newfoundland: meeting place of the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream, producing frequent fogs and formerly rich fishing grounds 0
noun grand banks large shoal in the North Atlantic, southeast of Newfoundland: noted fishing grounds: c. 500 mi (805 km) long 0

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grand banks popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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