Hell Gate

See also: hellgate, Hellgate, and hell gate

English

Etymology

hell+gate

  • (New York City): Anglicization of the original Dutch name Dutch Hellegat, of uncertain meaning.

Proper noun

Hell Gate

  1. A strait in East River, New York City, New York State, United States; the narrowest part of the East River, separating Manhattan and Long Island.
    Coordinate term: Flood Rock
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