birkenhead

/ˈbɜːrkɪnhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A town in Merseyside, England, situated on the Wirral Peninsula.

“I visited the Cheshire Lines Path in Birkenhead during my hike.”

2. proper noun

A constituency in the Liverpool City Region, England.

“Birkenhead is a seat in the UK Parliament.”

3. verb

To break or damage a ship’s stern, especially on a rock or reef.

“The ship’s stern was birkenheaded on the rocky coast.”

Synonyms

  • Liverpool
  • Wirral

Antonyms

  • capital
  • metropolis