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gertrude ederle

 

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Noun gertrude ederle has 1 sense
  1. Ederle, Gertrude Ederle, Gertrude Caroline Ederle - United States swimmer who in 1926 became the first woman to swim the English Channel (1903-)
    --1 is a kind of swimmer

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Gertrude Ederle

Description:

Gertrude Ederle refers to a notable American competitive swimmer who achieved multiple records and became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense:

    American competitive swimmer

    Sample Sentence:

    Gertrude Ederle's determination and skill in swimming helped her secure several national and global accolades.

  2. Sense:

    First woman to swim across the English Channel

    Sample Sentence:

    Gertrude Ederle's historic feat of swimming across the English Channel in 1926 inspired many female athletes around the world.

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