Meuse River (Noun)
Meaning 1
A European river; flows into the North Sea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- American troops under General Pershing advanced eastward toward the Meuse River during their operation in World War I.
- The Meuse River became a significant obstacle for American forces as they drove back the German armies in 1918.
- Despite efforts to hold their ground near the Meuse River, the German forces were ultimately forced to retreat by the advancing Americans.
- As the armistice neared, the American operation focused on establishing defensive positions along the Meuse River.
- By the time of the armistice on November 11, American troops had pushed the German armies back to the western banks of the Meuse River.