murray

/ˈmʌri/

Definitions

1. noun

a river in New South Wales, Australia; a surname of Scottish origin

“The Murray River was formed by the merging of several smaller rivers in the southeastern region of Australia.”

2. noun

a lake in New South Wales, Australia

“The Murray Lake was formed after the construction of a dam on the nearby river.”

3. noun

a city in New South Wales, Australia

“Murray is a small city with a population of about 9,000 people.”

4. noun

a region in South Australia

“The Murray region is known for its wine production and agricultural industry.”

5. noun

a person with the surname Murray

“Bill Murray is an American actor and comedian.”

6. verb

to remove or clear land of trees, especially by burning

“The fire was started to murray the land and prepare it for farming.”

7. verb

to make something smooth or even by cutting or grinding

“The stone was murredied to make it suitable for use in construction.”

8. verb

to remove or clear something, especially by burning or cutting

“The old trees were murredied to make way for a new housing development.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • lake
  • person
  • region
  • river

Antonyms

  • land
  • mountain