khulna
/kʰʊlˈna/Definitions
1. noun
A city located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.
“Khulna is known for its large fishing ports and shipbuilding industries.”
2. proper noun
The name of a division in Bangladesh, referring to both the city and the surrounding area.
“The Khulna division is one of the 8 main administrative divisions in the country.”
3. verb
To break or separate something, especially referring to the breaking of a dam or a riverbank.
“The heavy rains caused the river to khulna, flooding the nearby villages.”