Определение bermuda в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
An island group in the the North Atlantic Ocean, 580 nautical miles (1074 kilometers) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, held as an Overseas Territory by Britain
a group of islands in the West Atlantic Ocean which is a popular place for tourists. Bermuda is a British colony, but has its own local government. Population: 64,000 (2001). Capital: Hamilton. British colony (pop., 2002 est.: 63,600), western Atlantic Ocean. Comprising about 300 islands, of which only some 20 are inhabited, it lies about 570 mi (920 km) southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., U.S. The archipelago has a total land area of about 20 sq mi (52 sq km). Its capital is Hamilton on Bermuda Island. It was named for Juan de Bermúdez, who may have visited the islands in 1503. Colonized by the English in 1612, Bermuda became a crown colony in 1684. Its economy is based on tourism and international finance; its gross national product per capita is among the world's highest
A triangular area of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and a point near Melbourne, Florida, in which numerous watercraft and aircraft are said to have mysteriously disappeared. the Bermuda Triangle an area in the West Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Some people believe that many ships and aircraft have disappeared here without any reason. Triangular area, Atlantic Ocean, whose apexes are usually said to be Bermuda; Miami, Florida, U.S.; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The region attracted international attention after numerous planes and ships were said to have mysteriously disappeared there. Reports of unnatural occurrences were popularized, but by the late 20th century much of the myth surrounding the Bermuda Triangle had been dispelled
A mat-forming perennial grass (Cynodon dactylon) widespread in warm regions and important as a lawn and pasturage grass in the southern United States. It is also common as a weed. Also called scutch grass
A fore-and-aft rig distinguished by a tall triangular mainsail and a sharply raked mast, widely used on cruising and racing vessels. Also called Marconi rig