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goethals

/ˈɡoʊ.θəlz/

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noun

/ˈɡoʊ.θəlz/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к офицеру и инженеру армии США, который руководил строительством Панамского канала (1858–1928).

A proper noun referring to a United States army officer and engineer who supervised the construction of the Panama Canal (1858–1928).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American engineer and army officerC1formalamerican

    George Washington Goethals, a United States Army officer and civil engineer, best known for supervising the construction of the Panama Canal.

    ruАмериканский инженер и армейский офицер

    • Goethals was appointed chief engineer of the Panama Canal project in 1907.
    • The success of the canal is largely attributed to Goethals' leadership.
    • Goethals' engineering expertise overcame many challenges during the canal's construction.