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===Etymology===
===Etymology===
The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.
The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.


===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===
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{{en-proper noun|head=[[rock|Rock]] [[island|Island]]}}
{{en-proper noun|head=[[rock|Rock]] [[island|Island]]}}
[[File:Rock Island logo.png|thumb|120px|Rock Island Line logo]]
[[File:Rock Island logo.png|thumb|120px|Rock Island Line logo]]

# The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
# The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
## {{place|en|island|c/Trinidad and Tobago}}.
## {{place|en|island|c/Trinidad and Tobago}}.
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====Derived terms====
====Derived terms====
* {{l|en|Rock Island County}}
* {{l|en|Rock Island County}}

{{c|en|Islands}}

Latest revision as of 22:22, 18 August 2024

English

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Etymology

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The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɒk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Rock Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

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Rock Island

Rock Island Line logo
  1. The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
    1. An island in Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. A former town in Quebec, Canada, now part of Stanstead.
  3. A neighbourhood of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States.
  4. A city, the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
  5. A town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States.
  6. An unincorporated community in Warren County, Tennessee, United States.
  7. An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas, United States.
  8. A small city in Douglas County, Washington, United States.
  9. (rail transport) Short for the Rock Island Line, or Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.

Derived terms

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