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PRONUNCIATION OF LAUNCESTON

Launceston  [ˈlɔːnsəstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAUNCESTON

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determiner
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Launceston 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 LAUNCESTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Launceston

Launceston may refer to: ▪ Launceston, Tasmania, Australia ▪ Launceston Airport, in Launceston, Tasmania ▪ Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom ▪ Launceston, a former parliamentary constituency based around Launceston in Cornwall ▪ Launceston RUFC, a rugby football club in Launceston, Cornwall ▪ HMAS Launceston, three ships of the Royal Australian Navy...

Definition of Launceston in the English dictionary

The definition of Launceston in the dictionary is a city in Australia, the chief port of the island state of Tasmania on the Tamar River, 64 km from Bass Strait. Pop: 68 443.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAUNCESTON


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAUNCESTON

Laughton
laughworthy
laughy
launce
launcegaye
launch
launch pad
launch party
launch shoe
launch vehicle
launch window
launcher
launching
launching ceremony
launching pad
launching vehicle
laund
launder
launderer
Launderette

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAUNCESTON

Aldermaston
Allston
Evanston
Germiston
Huddleston
Ilkeston
Knox-Johnston
Liston
Marston
multipiston
neuston
phlogiston
pleuston
ribston
seston
teston
trailbaston
Urmston

Synonyms and antonyms of Launceston in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Launceston» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAUNCESTON

Find out the translation of Launceston to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Launceston from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Launceston» in English.

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朗塞斯顿
1,325 millions of speakers

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Launceston
570 millions of speakers

English

Launceston
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Translator English - Hindi

लाउंसेस्टन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ونسيستون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лонсестон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Launceston
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লন্সেস্টন
260 millions of speakers

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Launceston
220 millions of speakers

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Launceston
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Launceston
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ローンセストン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

론세 스톤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Launceston
85 millions of speakers
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Launceston
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாந்ஸெஸ்டாந்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉन्सेस्टन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Launceston
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Launceston
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

launceston
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лонсестон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Launceston
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λόνσεστον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Launceston
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Launceston
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Launceston
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Launceston

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNCESTON»

The term «Launceston» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.844 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNCESTON» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAUNCESTON»

Discover the use of Launceston in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Launceston and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Launceston: Webster's Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
2
Launceston, Past and Present: Historical and Descriptive Sketch
and disjointed, but he is especially careful to mention distances, to note the rivers , the bridges, and the towns, and from him we gather not only that Launceston was at that time the largest as well as the chief of the towns of Cornwall, " but also  ...
Sir Alfred Robbins, 1888
3
Tasmania Rough Guides Snapshot Australia (includes Hobart, ...
Scheduled services from Launceston to St Helens and Bicheno (all via St Marys), and on the east coast between St Helens and Bicheno. Hobart Coaches 03/6233 4232, www.metrotas.com.au. A regional offshoot of Hobart's city Metro service ...
Rough Guides, 2012
4
Launceston From Old Photographs
The Castle Temperance Hotel horse bus met all passengers leaving trains at Launceston station, but it gave priority to those staying at the hotel. The railway went to Exeter and beyond, and from Launceston continued westwards to Padstow.
Joan Rendell, 2013
5
Excavations at Launceston Castle, Cornwall
This monograph focuses on Launceston Castle, which occupies a dominating position at the end of a ridge commanding the strategic crossing of the River Tamar separating Cornwall from Devon.
Andrew Saunders, 2006
6
Haughton FORREST (1826-1925): Biography, Catalogue and ...
Lagoon in Venice, 1895 (Bell) Reported on 19 July 1895 in the Launceston Examiner. Messrs W. Landmarks T. Bell and Co. yesterday held a sale of oil and water colour paintings at their mart from the brushes of CaptainForrest, Mrs Maxwell, ...
Geoffrey M. Ayling, Ian (Malik) Smith, The Forrest Project
7
Tasmania Rough Guides Snapshot Australia (includes Hobart, ...
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Tasmania is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating part of Australia.
‎2012
8
Bibliography of Australia
Launceston Examiner— continued. Reprinted from the Launceston Examiner of the 31st March, 1888, and 10th May, 1890. N.D. [1890]. History of the paper issued to assist its circulation. Copies: D.L. 1 1437 Launceston | Examiner | 1842.
John Alexander Ferguson, 1977
9
Launceston, Tasmani: York Park, Harvey Stanley Hyde ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
LLC Books, 2010
10
Old Launceston
As well as including Edwardian photographs of Launceston, John Neale has chosen many more modern pictures of the town, showing shops and buildings that have since vanished, along with well-known local faces.
John William Neale, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAUNCESTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Launceston is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Pirate FM - News - Launceston Health Centre 'Priority Development'
The PM says a new health centre for Launceston is a 'priority development' This after North Cornwall's MP Scott Mann asked if extra funding for ... «Pirate FM, Jul 15»
2
Festival of Voices ends on high note attracting thousands more than …
Photo: Katie Noonan's Vanguard performing at the Princess Theatre as part of the Festival of Voices' first trip to Launceston. (Supplied: Tony ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
Penaluna leads way in back-to-back wins | Bendigo Advertiser
HOT HAND: Elyse Penaluna starred in the Bendigo Lady Braves victories against Hobart Chargers and Launceston Tornadoes. Picture: BILL ... «Bendigo Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
Glenorchy one game clear at top of ladder | The Advocate
But coach Aaron Cornelius says the job is far from done, with tough matches against Lauderdale (away), North Launceston (away) and Burnie ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
5
Launceston underfloor heating firm celebrates 15 years in business
Launceston-based Continental Underfloor, the UK's largest direct supplier of energy efficient underfloor heating to the trade, is celebrating its ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
6
Knife-wielding robber threatens staff at Mowbray and Retreat hotels …
Map: Launceston 7250. A 19-year-old northern Tasmanian man has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to two armed robberies on ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
7
Prefabricated timber student apartments take shape in Launceston
A $16 million University of Tasmania student timber apartment complex has been declared a success as assembly of prefabricated modules ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
8
New community centre for Launceston
The Roc Hub at the Gateway 2 New Life Church was officially opened by the mayor and mayoress, Brian Hogan and Anita White. The facility ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Illegal rave halted at Cornish beauty spot
... on Sunday morning after a report of between 70 and 100 people gathering in an area of woodland off the A30 at Altarnun, near Launceston. «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
10
Hawthorn-Fremantle clash turns out to be a Launceston fizzer
It was supposed to be a grand final preview but the match between Hawthorn and Fremantle didn't live up to its billing, with the classy Hawks ... «The Australian, Jul 15»

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