michigan

n. a state in the Midwestern United States, made of two large pieces of land surrounded by the Great Lakes.

n. a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States, consisting of two peninsulas.

“Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and is famous for making cars.”

“The automotive industry has historically been the backbone of Michigan's economy, centered primarily in the Detroit metropolitan area.”

n. one of the five Great Lakes of North America, located entirely within the United States.

n. one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States.

“We spent our summer holiday swimming in the clear waters of Lake Michigan.”

“Lake Michigan provides a vital transport route and a significant moderating influence on the climate of the surrounding coastal regions.”

n. a short way to refer to the University of Michigan, a famous school in Ann Arbor.

n. a common ellipsis for the University of Michigan, a prominent public research university.

“She is hoping to get into Michigan to study engineering next year.”

“Securing a faculty position at Michigan is highly competitive due to the institution's global reputation for academic excellence.”

Informal

n. a clever move in ice hockey where a player lifts the puck on their stick and throws it into the goal.

n. a specific ice hockey maneuver, also known as a lacrosse-style goal, where a player behind the net lifts the puck onto the blade of their stick.

“The crowd went wild when the young player successfully pulled off a Michigan.”

“Executing a Michigan requires exceptional hand-eye coordination and blade control, often catching goaltenders completely off guard.”

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