intercontinental
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in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal
(ĭn′tər-kŏn′tə-nĕn′tl)adj.
1. Extending or taking place between or among continents: intercontinental exploration.
2. Having the capability of traveling from one continent to another: an intercontinental ballistic missile; an intercontinental airline.
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intercontinental
(ˌɪntəˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl)adj
relating to travel, commerce, relations, etc, between continents
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in•ter•con•ti•nen•tal
(ˌɪn tərˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl)adj.
1. between or among continents; involving two or more continents.
2. traveling or capable of traveling between continents.
[1850–55]
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Adj. | 1. | intercontinental - extending or taking place between or among continents; "intercontinental exploration"; "intercontinental flights" continental - being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe; "the continental United States"; "continental Europe"; "continental waters" |
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intercontinental
[ˈɪntəˌkɒntɪˈnentl]A. ADJ → intercontinental
B. CPD intercontinental ballistic missile N → misil m balístico intercontinental
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intercontinental
adj → interkontinental, Interkontinental-; intercontinental ballistic missile → ballistische Interkontinentalrakete f
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