dardanelles Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey
   Canakkale Bogazi; Hellespont.
   
2. noun the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks
   Dardanelles campaign.
   

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