"Ironbottom Sound" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the numerous ships and aircraft sunk there during the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Ironbottom Sound}} Ironbottom Sound
  1. A sound in the southern Solomon Islands. Wikipedia link: Guadalcanal campaign, Ironbottom Sound Categories (place): Places in the Solomon Islands
    Sense id: en-Ironbottom_Sound-en-name-qjDvr0GB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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