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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOX-JOHNSTON

Knox-Johnston  [ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOX-JOHNSTON

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Knox-Johnston is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KNOX-JOHNSTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Robin Knox-Johnston

Sir William Robert Patrick "Robin" Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar is an English sailor. In 1969 he became the first man to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe and was the second winner of the Jules Verne Trophy. For this he was awarded with Blake the ISAF Yachtsman of the Year award. In 2006 he became at 67 the oldest yachtsman to complete a round the world solo voyage in the VELUX 5 Oceans Race.

Definition of Knox-Johnston in the English dictionary

The definition of Knox-Johnston in the dictionary is Sir Robin. born 1939, British yachtsman. He was the first to sail round the world alone nonstop.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNOX-JOHNSTON


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
Dunstan
ˈdʌnstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Evanston
ˈɛvənstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Livingston
ˈlɪvɪŋstən
northeastern
ˌnɔːθˈiːstən
northwestern
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstən
southwestern
ˌsaʊθˈwestən
Tristan
ˈtrɪstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOX-JOHNSTON

Knowles
known
Knowsley
Knox
Knoxville
KNP
Knt

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOX-JOHNSTON

Aldermaston
Allston
Germiston
Huddleston
Ilkeston
Launceston
Liston
Marston
multipiston
neuston
Palmerston
phlogiston
pleuston
ribston
seston
teston
trailbaston
Urmston

Synonyms and antonyms of Knox-Johnston in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Knox-Johnston» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

诺克斯 - 约翰斯顿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Knox - Johnston
570 millions of speakers

English

Knox-Johnston
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नॉक्स - जॉनसन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نوكس جونستون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нокс-Джонстон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Knox- Johnston
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নক্স-জনস্টন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Knox- Johnston
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Knox-Johnston
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knox - Johnston
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ノックス·ジョンストン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

녹스 - 존스턴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Knox-Johnston
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Knox - Johnston
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாக்ஸ்-ஜான்ஸ்டன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नॉक्स-जॉनस्टन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Knox-Johnston
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Knox - Johnston
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Knox - Johnston
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нокс - Джонстон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Knox - Johnston
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Knox - Johnston
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Knox - Johnston
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Knox - Johnston
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Knox -Johnston
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Knox-Johnston

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOX-JOHNSTON»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOX-JOHNSTON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Knox-Johnston

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOX-JOHNSTON»

Discover the use of Knox-Johnston in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Knox-Johnston and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A World of My Own
Robin Knox-Johnston's A World of My Own has become a classic account of the first non-stop, single-handed voyage around the world.
Robin Knox-Johnston, 1994
2
Knox-Johnston On Sailing
Knox-Johnston On Sailing is a selection of his most provoking, insightful and perceptive writing from the pages of Yachting World magazine.
Robin Knox-Johnston, 2011
3
Force of Nature
It turned out to be a very different journey to the one he undertook about Suhaili, yet his experience aboard her remains a touchstone throughout this story.
Robin Knox-Johnston, 2008
4
Around Again
In 1968, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person ever to sail solo, non-stop round the world.
Robin Knox-Johnston, Kate Laren, 2007
5
Danger Calling: True Adventures of Risk and Faith
Yet Knox-Johnston does bring attributes to the race. He is a captain in the British Merchant Marines, well schooled in classic sailing techniques. And he knows his boat well; he has already sailed Suhaili from India to London (with two crew ...
Peb Jackson, James Lund, 2010
6
The Dental Cosmos
ALGERNON KNOX JOHNSTON. Died, at Bloomfield, N. J., October 3, 1909, of heart failure, Algernon Knox Johnston, who was for more than a third of a century prominently identified with the manufacture of dentists' supplies. Mr. Johnston ...
J. D. White, John Hugh McQuillen, George Jacob Ziegler, 1909
7
The Race: Extreme Sailing and Its Ultimate Event: Nonstop, ...
Over the next ten days she was battered by five and suffered a knockdown that left cracks running around the edge of the deckhouse. Subsequent storms convinced Knox-Johnston that Suhaili would end up in pieces, and he went so far as to ...
Tim Zimmermann, 2004
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Robin Knox-Johnston
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Sir William Robert Patrick "Robin" Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar (born 17 March 1939) is an English sailor.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
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The Knox Family: A Genealogical and Biographical Sketch of ...
... 1897, Samuel Johnston, of Cleveland, Tenn. He was for several years in business in Charleston; also in Idaho, railroading. He is now living at Tucker's Springs, Tenn., farming. Issue. 1 May7. Elizabeth Johnston. 2 James7 Knox Johnston.
Hattie S. Goodman, 1905
10
MotorBoating
'when they pleased, and news of other boats coming as scattered tidbids. Knox- Johnston also sought financial backin g, recognizing that his 32-foot ketch, Suhaili, was hardly the ocean greyhound the race called for. But perhaps because he ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOX-JOHNSTON»

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Haven Knox-Johnston's 5-star policy
INSURANCE: Boat insurance specialist Haven Knox-Johnston has been awarded a five-star rating of 'Excellent' for its All Risks Boat Insurance ... «Boating Business, Jul 15»
2
Elliot Brown backs round the world sailing race
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Clipper Race Chairman and Founder, said: “The Elliot Brown brand is a great fit as a partner for the Clipper Race ... «WatchPro.com, Jul 15»
3
2015 Transatlantic Race - Day 17
Zephyr is one of two Royal Yacht Squadron boats completing in the Transatlantic Race 2015, alongside Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Open 60 ... «Sail World, Jul 15»
4
Sailing: Line honours in the Transatlantic Race
Sixth over the line was the Open 60 Grey Power, skippered by 76-year-old Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who in 1969 became the first man to sail ... «On The Wight, Jul 15»
5
Transatlantic Race: Contrasting Conditions
We slowed down overnight, and today it is down to 11 to 12,” reported skipper and living legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who in 1969 ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Jul 15»
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Transatlantic fleet of sailors head to Cowes
20 boats were in this, the largest group to start the race, including more GB entries: 'Grey Power', Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Portsmouth, 'Jinja,' ... «On The Wight, Jul 15»
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Transatlantic Race: Ready for the Second Wave
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail around the world solo and ... (from left: photo courtesy of Robin Knox-Johnston, photo credit Jan ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Jun 15»
8
National Maritime Operations Centre and Marine Skills Centre
Plus, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks to the outgoing Cowes Week director of sailing Stuart Quarrie and Neil Sackley hears about a project to map World War 1 ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
9
Race to the end
One of his fellow competitors, a young merchant seaman by the name of Robin Knox-Johnston, had been told by a naval commander that ... «The Sunday Times, Jun 15»
10
After First Solo Non-Stop Worldwide Sail, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Now at age 76, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is skippering is one of nearly 40 teams participating in the 3,000 nautical mile race from Newport to ... «Rhode Island Public Radio, Jun 15»

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