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(noun) a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces |
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Synonyms: battle of Guadalcanal |
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Related Words: pitched battle |
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(noun) a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth |
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Related Words: island |
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