HyperDic: spotsylvania

English > 2 senses of the word Spotsylvania:
NOUNlocationSpotsylvaniaa village in northeastern Virginia / Virginia where battles were fought during the American Civil War
actSpotsylvania, battle of Spotsylvania Courthousea battle between the armies of Grant and Lee during the Wilderness Campaign
English > Spotsylvania: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA village in northeastern Virginia / Virginia where battles were fought during the American Civil War.
Instance ofvillage, hamletA settlement smaller than a town
Part ofVirginia, Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA, Va.A state in the eastern United States
English > Spotsylvania: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA battle between the armies of Grant and Lee during the Wilderness Campaign.
Synonymbattle of Spotsylvania Courthouse
Instance ofpitched battleA fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
Part ofWilderness CampaignAmerican Civil War
RegionVirginia, Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA, Va.A state in the eastern United States

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