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What is another word for Skagerrak?

Pronunciation: [skˈad͡ʒɪɹˌak] (IPA)

Skagerrak is a narrow strait that connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. Its name is derived from the old Norse word "Skagi," which means "rogue" or "dangerous." This body of water is also known as the "Skagerak" or the "Skaggerak." Synonyms for the Skagerrak include Kattegat, Jutland, and the Skaw. The Kattegat is a body of water that sits between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. Jutland is a peninsula that sits between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, and the Skaw is a cape located on the northern tip of Jutland. All of these synoyms are used to describe geographical locations in Northern Europe.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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At the first report from the Galatea, which had been intercepted on the flagship, Iron Duke, Jellicoe ordered full speed, and despatched ahead the Third Battle Cruiser Squadron, under Hood, to cut off the escape of the Germans to the Skagerrak, as Beatty was then heading to cut them off from their bases to the south.
"A History of Sea Power"
William Oliver Stevens and Allan Westcott
The Third Phase We have already noted that as soon as Jellicoe learned of the presence of the enemy he ordered Hood, with the Third Battle Cruiser Squadron, to cut off the German retreat to the Skagerrak and to support Beatty.
"A History of Sea Power"
William Oliver Stevens and Allan Westcott

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