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toledo

Phoneticstole·do

/təˈɫidoʊ/

Definitions

01city in Spain

B2

n. a historic city in central Spain that was once the capital and is famous for its old buildings.

n. a city and municipality in central Spain, serving as the capital of the province of Toledo and the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha.

“We spent the day walking through the narrow, winding streets of Toledo during our trip to Spain.”

“Toledo remains one of Spain's most significant cultural landmarks, having served as a melting pot for Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions for centuries.”

02city in the USA

B2

n. a large industrial city in the American state of Ohio, located near Lake Erie.

n. a major port city in the U.S. state of Ohio, known historically for its glass industry and strategic location on the Maumee River.

“The family moved to Toledo, Ohio, because his father found a job at the car factory there.”

“Toledo played a pivotal role in the American automotive industry, earning the nickname 'The Glass City' due to its numerous glass manufacturing plants.”

American English

03a sword

C2

n. a high-quality sword or blade made in Toledo, Spain, which was famous for its strong steel.

n. a finely tempered sword or blade of a type famously manufactured in Toledo, Spain, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

“The museum displayed a beautiful old Toledo with a handle made of gold.”

“The knight carried a genuine Toledo, a weapon prized across Europe for its exceptional flexibility and the legendary sharpness of its steel.”

Archaic · Literary

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bladerapier

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