NOUN
- location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
How To Use Rock of Gibraltar In A Sentence
- The rock of Gibraltar stands 450m high, dominating the narrow strait into the Mediterranean from the Atlantic Ocean.
- But any doubts as to just how brilliantly Rock of Gibraltar had developed were dispelled in the Irish 2,000 Guineas when he pulverised the opposition at the Curragh.
- Gibraltar monkey sits on a cannon on the top of the Rock of Gibraltar overlooking the colony in this February 7, 2002 file picture.
- However, the season ended on a disappointing note when Kinane was criticised in some quarters for the ride he gave Rock of Gibraltar in finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Mile.
- The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks.
- The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks.
- The European point is called the Rock of Gibraltar; the African, Abyla, or Apes 'Hill, from the number of apes that have made their home on it. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 39, August 5, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
- 'bootlicker' - Roy Keane was nothing if not brutally honest: when Gary Neville states that Ferguson is 'probably more interested in his horse (Rock of Gibraltar)' than managing the team, or openly criticises the sale of a major defender (Jaap Stam), then perhaps the opinion should be reassessed. British Blogs
- But it's not just any old nag, it's the champion racehorse Rock of Gibraltar - winner of seven consecutive Group One races.
- The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks.
