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I was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 1, 1917, but I actually grew up in nearby New Bedford.
William Standish Knowles

Meaning of "Taunton" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAUNTON

Taunton  [ˈtɔːntən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAUNTON

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Taunton is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TAUNTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Taunton

Taunton

Coordinates: 51°01′08″N 3°06′00″W / 51.019°N 3.100°W / 51.019; -3.100 Taunton /ˈtɔːntən/ is the county town of Somerset, England. The built up area of the town had a population of 64,621 in 2011. The town has over 1,000 years of religious and military history, and is now undergoing a regeneration project. It has various transport links which support its central role in economy and commerce. Taunton is the site of Musgrove Park Hospital and Somerset County Cricket Club's County Ground and is home to 40 Commando, Royal Marines. Central Taunton is part of the annual West Country Carnival circuit. It hosts the Taunton flower show, which has been held in Vivary Park since 1866. The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is located on Admiralty Way.

Definition of Taunton in the English dictionary

The definition of Taunton in the dictionary is a market town in SW England, administrative centre of Somerset: scene of Judge Jeffreys' "Bloody Assize" after the Battle of Sedgemoor. Pop: 58 241.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAUNTON


badminton
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Benton
ˈbɛntən
Brenton
ˈbrɛntən
Clinton
ˈklɪntən
Danton
ˈdæntən
daunton
ˈdɔːntən
Denton
ˈdɛntən
Edmonton
ˈɛdməntən
Fenton
ˈfɛntən
Kalimantan
ˌkælɪˈmæntən
Kelantan
kɛˈlæntən
lantern
ˈlæntən
lenten
ˈlɛntən
Minton
ˈmɪntən
Paignton
ˈpeɪntən
quintan
ˈkwɪntən
Scranton
ˈskræntən
Trenton
ˈtrɛntən
wanton
ˈwɒntən
Winton
ˈwɪntən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAUNTON

Taupo
Tauranga
Taurean
Tauri
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taurine
Tauris
taurobolium
tauromachian
tauromachy
tauromorphous
Taurus
Taurus Mountains

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAUNTON

Aston
boston
burton
button
canton
cotton
demicanton
fronton
Hamilton
Hampton
Hilton
Houston
Kingston
Menton
on the button
panton
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Washington
witwanton

Synonyms and antonyms of Taunton in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Taunton» into 25 languages

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汤顿
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Taunton
570 millions of speakers

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Taunton
510 millions of speakers

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टाउनटन
380 millions of speakers
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تونتون
280 millions of speakers

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Тонтон
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Taunton
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টাউনটন
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Taunton
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Taunton
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Taunton
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トーントン
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톤턴
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Taunton
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Taunton
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டான்டனில்
75 millions of speakers

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टॅनटन
75 millions of speakers

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Taunton
70 millions of speakers

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Taunton
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Taunton
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Тонтон
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Taunton
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Τόντον
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Taunton
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Taunton
10 millions of speakers
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Taunton
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Taunton

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2 QUOTES WITH «TAUNTON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Taunton.
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Antony Hewish
I was educated at King's College, Taunton and went to the University of Cambridge in 1942.
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William Standish Knowles
I was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 1, 1917, but I actually grew up in nearby New Bedford.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAUNTON»

Discover the use of Taunton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Taunton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Taunton's Front Yard Idea Book
A guide for homeowners offers advice on how to set moods and make effective impressions with a creatively designed front yard, offering numerous tips on such topics as driveways, lighting, plants, paths, and entries. Original.
Jeni Webber, 2002
2
Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing
A comprehensive guide to finishing woodworking projects includes numerous techniques for finishing as well as advice on how to disguise defects, adjust color, and repair damaged finishes. Original.
Jeff Jewitt, 2004
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Taunton's Home Workspace Idea Book
Offers suggestions to turn current home space into any funtional, organized workspace needed, including offices, workshops, and studios.
Neal Zimmerman, 2002
4
Taunton's Lawn Guide: Maintaining a Great-looking Yard
Presents a common-sense approach to lawn care that features advice on how to account for budget, lifestyle, and time constraints; covering such topics as installation, routine maintenance, fixing problems, fertilizer, pests, disease, and ...
John C. Fech, 2002
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Taunton's Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables & Herbs
First-rate gardening pros share their expertise on designing a garden of any size, as well as fundamentals about soil, irrigation, pest control, crop rotation, and more.
Ruth Lively, 2011
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Taunton's Family Home Idea Book
Focusing on spaces that work for all kinds of families, this book brings a wealth of innovative ideas home, with more than 400 color photos, drawings, and sidebars.
Julie Stillman, Jane Gitlin, 2005
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Tablesaws
Anthony also provides a wealth of ideas and designs for extremely useful jigs. Like a tablesaw itself, this wonderfully visual guide belongs in the shop of every woodworker.
Paul Anthony, 2009
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The Ancient Customs of the Manor of Taunton Deane: Collected ...
Collected from the Records of the Manor, Presented by the Jury at the Law-day Court, 24th of April 1817. To which are Prefixed Some Introductory Observations on Copyholds and Remarks on Those of this Manor, with the Origin, History, and  ...
H. B. Shillibeer, 1821
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Patios & Walkways Idea Book
Filled with visual inspiration in the form of more than four hundred photographs and drawings, a handy manual takes readers through the entire process of planning, designing, and constructing walkways, walls, patios, and transitional areas ...
Peter Jeswald, 2008
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Taunton's complete illustrated guide to using woodworking tools
This step-by-step pictorial reference covers using all the tools found in a modern woodworking shop. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for.
Lonnie Bird, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAUNTON»

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Police: Taunton heroin ring taken down; 15 people arrested
TAUNTON — What's being described as a Taunton-based heroin-distribution ring was broken up Tuesday morning by police detectives and local agents from ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
2
One man killed, others injured in Taunton shootout
TAUNTON — Authorites on Saturday confirmed that one man was shot dead and ... The victim was identified as 24-year-old Marques McCassie of Taunton, ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Jun 15»
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Taunton police investigate Sunday night double shooting
TAUNTON — A pizza delivery driver dodged a bullet as he witnessed a car chase ... and Hart streets around 11 p.m. Sunday night, according to Taunton police. «Taunton Daily Gazette, Jun 15»
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Taunton police chief says former officer who shot self in leg is retired …
TAUNTON — A former Taunton police officer who accidentally shot himself in the lower leg at a Bridgewater shooting range on Friday is a retired sergeant, ... «Wicked Local Boxford, Jun 15»
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Police arrest Taunton man in New Bedford killing
NEW BEDFORD — A Taunton teen was ordered held without bail Monday in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old New Bedford man. Syrelle Grace, 18, was ... «Wicked Local Raynham, Jun 15»
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Landmark Benjamin's restaurant closes suddenly after 50 years in …
TAUNTON — Patrons and employees at landmark Benjamin's restaurant in Taunton got word this weekend that the business is now closed after nearly 50 years ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, May 15»
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Two young Taunton residents killed in late-night crash on I-195
Authorities say Katrina L. Gomes, 22, and Joseph M. Vodden, 19, were killed in crash; third victim, Nicholas J. Hopper of Taunton, transported to RI Hospital. «Taunton Daily Gazette, Apr 15»
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Taunton, state police flock to Taunton State Hospital to help with …
Taunton police said that an altercation involving multiple residents of the facility on the fourth floor inside a Department of Youth Services-operated building ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Mar 15»
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Neighbors remember Taunton man killed in fire
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — A Taunton man in his 60s was killed early Thursday morning in a fire at his Tremont Street home. Police say a cab driver drove by ... «WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Mar 15»
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Taunton woman killed, RI woman hurt in big rig crash on Mass Pike
(WPRI) — Massachusetts State Police are investigating a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike that killed a Taunton woman, and seriously injured a woman ... «WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Mar 15»

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