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Golden Gate

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Golden Gate
A strait in western California connecting the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Discovered in 1579 by Sir Francis Drake, it was known as the Golden Gate long before the name gained popularity during the gold rush of 1849. The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the strait, was completed in 1937.

Golden Gate
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(Placename) a strait between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay: crossed by the Golden Gate Bridge, with a central span of 1280 m (4200 ft.)
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Noun1.Golden Gate - a strait in western California that connects the San Francisco Bay with the Pacific OceanGolden Gate - a strait in western California that connects the San Francisco Bay with the Pacific Ocean; discovered in 1579 by Sir Francis Drake
Calif., California, Golden State, CA - a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes


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I could but stand outside, and take a last look at the two sweet children, ere they disappeared within, and the golden gate closed with a bang.
The red-faced man had said that the tide was ebbing through the Golden Gate.
Eleven days later, on the 3rd of December, the General Grant entered the bay of the Golden Gate, and reached San Francisco.
 
 
 
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