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PRONUNCIATION OF SCAPA FLOW

Scapa Flow  [ˈskæpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCAPA FLOW

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Scapa Flow is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SCAPA FLOW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scapa Flow

Scapa Flow

Scapa Flow is a body of water in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, sheltered by the islands of Mainland, Graemsay, Burray, South Ronaldsay and Hoy. It is about 312 square kilometres.

Definition of Scapa Flow in the English dictionary

The definition of Scapa Flow in the dictionary is an extensive landlocked anchorage off the N coast of Scotland, in the Orkney Islands: major British naval base in both World Wars. Length: about 24 km. Width: 13 km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCAPA FLOW


Capa
ˈkæpə
capper
ˈkæpə
catnapper
ˈkætˌnæpə
dapper
ˈdæpə
flapper
ˈflæpə
grappa
ˈɡræpə
handicapper
ˈhændɪˌkæpə
kappa
ˈkæpə
kidnapper
ˈkɪdnæpə
knapper
ˈnæpə
mapper
ˈmæpə
napa
ˈnæpə
nappa
ˈnæpə
rapper
ˈræpə
snapper
ˈsnæpə
tapper
ˈtæpə
trapper
ˈtræpə
wrapper
ˈræpə
Zappa
ˈzæpə
zapper
ˈzæpə

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCAPA FLOW

allow
below
blow
bungalow
cash flow
fellow
flow
follow
glow
hollow
low
overflow
pillow
rate of flow
shallow
slow
swallow
unfollow
willow
yellow

Synonyms and antonyms of Scapa Flow in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Scapa Flow» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCAPA FLOW

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

Translator English - Chinese

斯卡帕湾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Scapa Flow
570 millions of speakers

English

Scapa Flow
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Scapa फ्लो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سكابا التدفق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Скапа-Флоу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Scapa Flow
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Scapa ফ্লো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Scapa Flow
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scapa Flow
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Scapa Flow
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スカパフロー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Scapa 흐름
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scapa Flow
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Scapa Flow
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்காப் ஃப்ளோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कॅपा फ्लो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Scapa Akışı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Scapa Flow
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Scapa Flow
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Скапа -Флоу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Scapa Flow
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Scapa Flow
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

scapa Flow
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Scapa Flow
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Scapa Flow
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Scapa Flow

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCAPA FLOW»

The term «Scapa Flow» is regularly used and occupies the 70.351 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCAPA FLOW» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCAPA FLOW»

Discover the use of Scapa Flow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Scapa Flow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dive Scapa Flow
" Since this book was first published, there have been huge advances in diving technique and with the new wave of "technical diving," wrecks previously beyond the realm of the air diver can now be reached.
Rod Macdonald, 2011
2
Scapa Flow: The Defences of Britain's Great Fleet Anchorage ...
Scapa Flow first recommended to the Admiralty as a 'rendezvous base' for warships. Completion of first fortifications designed to protect Scapa Flow. Orkney Royal Garrison Artillery formed, and volunteers trained in coastal gunnery.
Angus Konstam, 2013
3
Nightmare at Scapa Flow
Sinking the battleship HMS Royal Oak with the loss of more than 800 of her crew, was Germanys first shattering blow against Britain in the 193945 war.
H. G. Weaver, H. J. Weaver, 2008
4
From Annapolis to Scapa Flow: The Autobiography of Edward L. ...
The author describes his life and career in the United States Navy, from his graduation from Annapolis in 1888 to his launching of the battleship California.
‎2003
5
Cox's Navy
Had it not been for the drive and ingenuity of one man there is indeed every possibility that they would still be resting on the sea bottom today.Cox's Navy tells the incredible true story of Ernest Cox, a Wolverhampton-born scrap merchant, ...
Tony Booth, 2011
6
The Grand Scuttle: The Sinking of the German Fleet at Scapa ...
At Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919, the German High Seas Fleet, one of the most formidable ever built and prime cause of the Great War, was deliberately sent to the bottom of the British Grand Fleet's principal anchorage at Orkney by its own ...
Dan Van Der Vat, 2007
7
The Bull & the Barriers: The Wrecks of Scapa Flow
The Bull and the Barriers
Lawson Wood, 2000
8
Shipwrecks in Scapa Flow: World War II Shipwrecks in Scapa ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 62.
‎2012
9
World War I Warships Scuttled in Scapa Flow: Sms Von Der ...
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 91. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
LLC Books, 2010
10
Military of Scotland: Scapa Flow, Royal Scots Greys, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, LLC Books, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCAPA FLOW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Scapa Flow is used in the context of the following news items.
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WW1: The letter that reveals a brutal day at Scapa Flow
The mighty ships of the German High Seas Fleet were scuttled by their own sailors in Scapa Flow in Orkney on 21 June 1919. A newly discovered letter paints ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
2
Police confirm death of diver in Scapa Flow
Police Scotland has confirmed that a 44-year-old Belgian man has died while diving in Scapa Flow on Monday morning. A spokesman for Shetland Coastguard ... «The Orcadian, May 15»
3
Orcas delight divers in Scapa Flow
A group of visiting divers got a close encounter with a pod of orcas in Scapa Flow this afternoon. Hazel Weaver of the Stromness based dive boat Valkyrie ... «The Orcadian, May 15»
4
Scapa distillery opens doors to public for first time
Chivas Brothers has opened a visitor centre at its Scapa single malt Scotch whisky ... “Located on the shores of the breath-taking Scapa Flow, our boutique ... «The Spirits Business, Apr 15»
5
Submarine spotted in Scapa Flow
The sighting of a submarine in Scapa Flow has created a huge amount of interest this morning. The vessel is believed to be a Walrus-class submarine, operated ... «The Orcadian, Apr 15»
6
New era for Scapa Flow say OIC Marine Services
With ship-to-ship oil transfers between tankers returning to Scapa Flow, the future is looking brighter for OIC's Marine Services, according to those at the head of ... «The Orcadian, Apr 15»
7
The incredible story, told through archive photographs, of two …
Scapa Flow in Orkney is the Northern Hemisphere's greatest natural harbour and housed the British Grand Fleet. Navel bases in places like Rosyth and ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
8
Alien species threat to Scapa Flow from international shipping
Critics fear that allowing oil tankers to discharge their ballast water into Scapa Flow in Orkney could be "catastrophic". The water - used to keep tankers balanced ... «Herald Scotland, Mar 15»
9
Ship-to-ship oil transfers resume in Scapa Flow
The crude oil tanker Alsace, which is involved in a STS oil transfer in Scapa ... A ship-to-ship oil transfer is due to take place in Scapa Flow this week, the first ... «The Orcadian, Mar 15»
10
Scapa Flow torpedo survivor killed by asbestos
HE ESCAPED death once, but not twice. An engineer, who survived the torpedoing of the HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow in Orkney during the Second World ... «Scotsman, Nov 14»

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