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sherman

/ˈʃɜː.mən/

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noun

/ˈʃɜː.mən/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии или названию места, наиболее известное в связи с выдающимся генералом Союза во время Гражданской войны в США, который возглавил разрушительный марш к морю, а также с подписавшим Декларацию независимости и пиком в Скалистых горах.

A proper noun referring to a surname or a place name, most notably associated with a prominent Union general during the American Civil War who led a destructive march to the sea, as well as a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a peak in the Rocky Mountains.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalamerican

    William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his capture of Atlanta and his destructive March to the Sea.

    ruГенерал Союза

    • Sherman's March to the Sea was a pivotal campaign in the Civil War.
    • General Sherman led Union troops through Georgia.
    • The city of Atlanta was burned by Sherman's forces.
  2. Founding FatherB2formalamerican

    Roger Sherman, an American politician and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.

    ruШерман

    • Roger Sherman was a key delegate at the Constitutional Convention.
    • Sherman helped draft the Great Compromise.
    • He was one of the few men to sign all three founding documents.
  3. B2formalamerican

    A mountain peak in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado, with an elevation of 14,036 feet.

    ruГорная вершина

    • Mount Sherman is a popular destination for hikers.
    • The peak offers stunning views of the surrounding Rockies.
    • Climbing Sherman requires some technical skill.
  4. Town in TexasB1formalamerican

    A town in northeastern Texas, located near the Oklahoma border.

    ruШерман

    • Sherman, Texas, is part of the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area.
    • The town has a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
    • Many residents commute from Sherman to nearby cities for work.