Hamilton

[ ham-uhl-tuhn ]

noun

1. Alexander, 1757–1804, American statesman and writer on government: the first Secretary of the Treasury 1789–97; mortally wounded by Aaron Burr in a duel.
2. Alice, 1869–1970, U.S. physician, educator, and toxicologist.
3. Edith, 1867–1963, U.S. classical scholar and writer.
4. Lady Emma Amy, or Emily, Lyon, 1765?–1815, mistress of Viscount Nelson.
5. Sir Ian Standish Mon·teith [mon, -teeth], 1853–1947, British general.
6. Sir William, 1788–1856, Scottish philosopher.
7. Sir William Rowan [roh, -, uh, n], 1805–65, Irish mathematician and astronomer.
8. former name of Churchill River.
9. Mount Hamilton, a mountain of the Coast Range in California, near San Jose: site of Lick Observatory. 4,209 feet (1,283 meters).
10. a seaport in southeastern Ontario, in southeastern Canada, on Lake Ontario.
11. a city on central North Island, in New Zealand.
12. an administrative district in the Strathclyde region, in southern Scotland. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
13. a city in this district, southeast of Glasgow.
14. a city in southwestern Ohio.
15. a seaport in and the capital of Bermuda.
16. a male given name.

Hamilton

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/ ˈhæməltən /

noun

1. HamiltonAlexander?17571804MUSPOLITICS: statesman Alexander. ?1757–1804, American statesman. He was a leader of the Federalists and as first secretary of the Treasury (1789–95) established a federal bank
2. HamiltonEmma, Lady?17651815FEnglishMISC: mistress Lady Emma. ?1765–1815, mistress of Nelson
3. HamiltonJames, 1st Duke of Hamilton16061649MScottishMISC: courtierMILITARY: soldier James, 1st Duke of Hamilton. 1606–49, Scottish supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War: defeated by Cromwell at the Battle of Preston and executed
4. HamiltonLewis Carl1985MMalteseSPORT & GAMES: racing driver Lewis (Carl) . born 1985, English racing driver; Formula One world champion (2008)
5. HamiltonRichard19222011MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: artist Richard. 1922–2011, British artist: a pioneer of the pop art style
6. HamiltonSir William Rowan18051865MIrishSCIENCE: mathematician Sir William Rowan. 1805–65, Irish mathematician: founded Hamiltonian mechanics and formulated the theory of quaternions

Hamilton

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/ ˈhæməltən /

noun

1. a port in central Canada, in S Ontario on Lake Ontario: iron and steel industry. Pop: 618 820 (2001)
2. a city in New Zealand, on central North Island. Pop: 129 300 (2004 est)
3. a town in S Scotland, in South Lanarkshire near Glasgow. Pop: 48 546 (2001)
4. the capital and chief port of Bermuda. Pop: 3461 (2000)
5. the former name of Churchill

Example Sentences

Lewis Hamilton says he will "give it absolutely everything" for his final three races with Mercedes despite feeling like walking away after struggling badly in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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In the end, the controversy over Verstappen’s tactics blew up only briefly, even if it has been a theme since he raced Lewis Hamilton for his first title in 2021.

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Two were absolutely on merit - Lewis Hamilton’s victories in Britain and Belgium.

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Ch Insp Mark Hamilton, of Police Scotland, said the force was "fully aware" of ongoing issues with thefts in the area.

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They also asked Ben Sulayem to mind his "tone and language" when addressing the topic, after he was criticised by Lewis Hamilton for using "stereotypical" language with a "racial element".

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