Rock Island

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English

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Etymology

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The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɒk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Rock Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

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Rock Island

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  1. The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
    1. An island in Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. A former town in Quebec, Canada, now part of Stanstead.
  3. A neighbourhood of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States.
  4. A city, the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
  5. A town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States.
  6. An unincorporated community in Warren County, Tennessee, United States.
  7. An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States.
  8. A small city in Douglas County, Washington, United States.
  9. (rail transport) Short for the Rock Island Line, or Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.

Derived terms

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