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Term: James Clark Ross

Description: James Clark Ross was a British naval officer and explorer who is known for leading expeditions to the Antarctic and Arctic regions in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of these areas.

Sense 1 (Proper Noun): James Clark Ross - British naval officer and explorer.

Sample Sentence: James Clark Ross is renowned for his expeditions to the Antarctic and Arctic regions.

Sense 2 (Proper Noun): Ross Ice Shelf - A large ice shelf in Antarctica named after James Clark Ross.

Sample Sentence: The James Clark Ross icebreaker sailed along the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf.

Sense 3 (Proper Noun): James Ross Island - An island off the northeastern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula named after James Clark Ross.

Sample Sentence: The research team established a base camp on James Ross Island.

Sense 4 (Proper Noun): HMS Erebus - A ship commanded by James Clark Ross during his Antarctic expedition.

Sample Sentence: The HMS Erebus, under the command of James Clark Ross, explored the icy waters of the Southern Ocean.

Sense 5 (Proper Noun): HMS Terror - A ship commanded by James Clark Ross during his Antarctic expedition.

Sample Sentence: The expedition team encountered rough weather while sailing on the HMS Terror under James Clark Ross's leadership.

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