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PRONUNCIATION OF ALCATRAZ

Alcatraz  [ˈælkəˌtræz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALCATRAZ

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Alcatraz is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALCATRAZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alcatraz

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Often referred to as "The Rock", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1933 until 1963. Beginning in November 1969, the island was occupied for more than 19 months by a group of Aboriginal peoples from San Francisco who were part of a wave of Native activism across the nation with public protests through the 1970s. In 1972, Alcatraz became a national recreation area and received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Today, the island's facilities are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; it is open to tours. Visitors can reach the island by ferry ride from Pier 33, near Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Hornblower Cruises and Events, operating under the name Alcatraz Cruises, is the official ferry provider to and from the island. Hornblower launched the nation's first hybrid propulsion ferry in 2008, the Hornblower Hybrid, which now serves the island, docking at the Alcatraz Wharf.

Definition of Alcatraz in the English dictionary

The definition of Alcatraz in the dictionary is an island in W California, in San Francisco Bay: a federal prison until 1963.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALCATRAZ


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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALCATRAZ

Alcaeus
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Alcaics
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Alcan Highway
alcarraza
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alcayde
alcazar
Alcazar de San Juan
Alcestis

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALCATRAZ

Abkhaz
Ahvaz
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Boaz
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Colorado topaz
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Graz
Hejaz
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La Paz
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Shiraz
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Synonyms and antonyms of Alcatraz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Alcatraz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALCATRAZ

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The translations of Alcatraz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Alcatraz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

恶魔岛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Alcatraz
570 millions of speakers

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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Translator English - Arabic

الكاتراز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Алькатрас
278 millions of speakers

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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Translator English - Japanese

アルカトラズ
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Translator English - Korean

알카트라즈
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Translator English - Javanese

Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Translator English - Tamil

Alcatraz
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Translator English - Marathi

अल्काट्राझ
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Translator English - Turkish

Alcatraz
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Translator English - Italian

Alcatraz
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Translator English - Polish

Alcatraz
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Алькатрас
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Trends of use of Alcatraz

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCATRAZ»

The term «Alcatraz» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.706 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALCATRAZ» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Alcatraz

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALCATRAZ»

Discover the use of Alcatraz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Alcatraz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Escape from Alcatraz
The true-crime classic first published in 1963 is reissued in this special edition. Includes archival photos of the prison and prison life. This story will appeal to Bay Area locals and tourists alike.
J. Campbell Bruce, 2012
2
Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians
Who knew that libraries were centres for all evil?
Brandon Sanderson, 2013
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Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones
The evil Librarians strike again - proving that late returns can be deadly!
Brandon Sanderson, 2013
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Inside the Walls of Alcatraz
Traces the history of Alcatraz, describes the prisoners' daily life, and discusses demonstrations and attempted escapes
Frank Heaney, 1987
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Alcatraz: The Gangster Years
" Alcatraz is the only book with authoritative answers to questions that have swirled about the prison: How did prisoners cope psychologically with the harsh regime? What provoked the protests and strikes?
David Ward, 2009
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Alcatraz
Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.
Linda George, 1998
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Alcatraz versus the Knights of Crystallia
The evil Librarians are back!
Brandon Sanderson, 2013
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Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens
A whole army of evil Librarians!
Brandon Sanderson, 2013
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Alcatraz Screw: My Years as a Guard in America's Most ...
With the inclusion of maps and diagrams of Alcatraz Island, as well as photographs of inmates, officers, and the prison itself, this book offers insight into life at the notorious Alcatraz from an unprecedented perspective./DIV/DIV
George H. Gregory, 2013
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Alcatraz
Frederick Schiller Faust (May 29, 1892 – May 12, 1944) was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. This is one of his novels.
Max Brand, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALCATRAZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Alcatraz is used in the context of the following news items.
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San Francisco $3 million restoration shines up Alcatraz
Charles Kenyon, left, and Megan Putnam, center, of the group Civil War Friends of Alcatraz, stand below the sally port and guardhouse during a ... «Concord Monitor, Jul 15»
2
Alcatraz and rebels in Benicia
As Carl Nolte reported in his story about the re-opening to the public of the prison cells near the Sally Port on Alcatraz, President Abraham ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Family Day Trip, Gilroy? See Newly Preserved Historic Features Of …
The National Park Service unveiled newly preserved historical features on Alcatraz Island Wednesday following a $3 million stabilization ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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Alcatraz reveals facelift; GPS serial killers; patients abused
Civic Stadium burns in Eugene, Ore., Monday, June 29, 2015. Eugene-Springfield Fire Chief Randy Groves said the stadium's dry, seasoned ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
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Alcatraz Reveals Newest Renovations to the Public
Charles Kenyon, with the group Civil War Friends of Alcatraz, stands below the sally port and guardhouse during a tour of newly restored areas ... «NBC Bay Area, Jul 15»
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Proyecto de remodelación mejora Alcatraz para turistas
... July 1, 2015 11:00 pm. Niebla es vista detrás de la isla de Alcatraz el miércoles, 1 de julio del 2015, en San Francisco. (Foto AP/Eric Risberg) ... «Watertown Daily Times, Jul 15»
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News Article Face of Defense: Airman Swims to Honor His Father
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., June 30, 2015 – In the early hours of June 21, Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Mujica took to the chilly waters off Alcatraz Island ... «Department of Defense, Jun 15»
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Alcatraz Overnight
Alcatraz Overnight. Spend a night on the Rock with volunteer photographers capturing its history and mystery. View Comments ( 0 ). |. Email. «NBC Bay Area, Jun 15»
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San Clemente lifeguard escapes Alcatraz with win
San Clemente's Danika Thompson stands with her award for finishing in first place among swimmers not using a wetsuit in the Alcatraz Swim, ... «OCRegister, Jun 15»
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Oregon exhibit delves into the shadowy, surprising history of Alcatraz
Alcatraz: Life on the Rock," a touring exhibition, will be hosted by the ... on March 21, 1963, the last day on which Alcatraz operated as a prison. «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»

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