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Kursk

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Kursk (name) means a city in western Russia, site of the largest tank battle in history in 1943. Example: “The Battle of Kursk was a turning point on the Eastern Front.”

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A city in western Russia, site of the largest tank battle in history in 1943.
"The Battle of Kursk was a turning point on the Eastern Front."
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Etymology

Named after the Kur River.

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What does “Kursk” mean?
The word “Kursk” means a city in western Russia, site of the largest tank battle in history in 1943.
How do you pronounce “Kursk”?
“Kursk” is pronounced KURRSK (/ˈkɜɹsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kursk” in a sentence?
Here is “Kursk” used in a sentence: “The Battle of Kursk was a turning point on the Eastern Front.”
What part of speech is “Kursk”?
“Kursk” is a name.