francis drake

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Noun francis drake has 1 sense

Drake, Francis Drake, Sir Francis Drake - English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
--₁ is a kind of navigator; admiral, full admiral

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Francis Drake

Description:

Francis Drake was an English sea captain, explorer, and privateer during the Elizabethan era. He is known for his circumnavigation of the world and his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. (Person) A prominent English sea captain and explorer in the 16th century.

2. (Geography) A local area or landmark named after Francis Drake.

Sample Sentences:

1. As a noun (person):

Francis Drake was a legendary figure in English maritime history.
Many consider Francis Drake as one of the greatest explorers of all time.

2. As a noun (geography):

We visited Francis Drake Island during our vacation.
The Francis Drake Hotel is a famous landmark in San Francisco.

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