george washington goethals

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Noun george washington goethals has 1 sense

Goethals, George Washington Goethals - United States army officer and engineer who supervised the construction of the Panama Canal (1858-1928)
--₁ is a kind of engineer, applied scientist, technologist

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George Washington Goethals

Definition:

George Washington Goethals was an American civil engineer and army officer, best known for his role in the construction and management of the Panama Canal.

Sample Sentences:

George Washington Goethals was the chief engineer of the Panama Canal project.
As a respected leader, George Washington Goethals effectively organized the immense workforce required for the canal's construction.
During his time overseeing the Panama Canal, George Washington Goethals employed innovative engineering techniques.

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