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River Clyde

River Clyde

3.7
A large river in western Scotland that flows through Glasgow to the Firth of Clyde
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Clyde
  • The River Clyde flows through the heart of Glasgow.

Examples

  • The River Clyde played a crucial role in Glasgow's shipbuilding industry.

  • Tourists enjoyed a scenic cruise along the River Clyde last summer.

  • Many famous bridges span the River Clyde as it winds through the city.

  • Have you ever visited the River Clyde?

  • Tourists enjoyed a scenic cruise along the River Clyde last summer.

  • The River Clyde played a crucial role in Glasgow's shipbuilding industry.

  • Many famous bridges span the River Clyde as it winds through the city.

Synonyms

Clyde
vsRiver Clyde
209 4.3

A river in western Scotland that flows into the sea near Glasgow where large ships can sail

is navigable to that city but not specified for oceangoing vessels

Surface Forms

River Clyde main

Morphology

river + Clyde

The phrase is simply the noun 'river' combined with the proper name 'Clyde', so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it denotes the river called Clyde (a major river in Scotland). While proper names are arbitrary, this naming pattern (river + name) is compositional and cross-linguistically common, making the expression immediately interpretable for learners familiar with the name.

Etymology

River Clyde may come from an old local word 'Cluaidh' meaning something like 'loud' or 'strong', because the river could flow fast and make noise. So people called the waterway Clyde, and today River Clyde still names the big river that runs by Glasgow.