name

Tobruk

tuh-BRUUK

Tobruk (name) means a port city in eastern Libya on the Mediterranean coast. Example: “Tobruk saw fierce fighting during World War II.”

name

A port city in eastern Libya on the Mediterranean coast.

"Tobruk saw fierce fighting during World War II."

noun

A type of small defensive fighting position used by Axis forces in North Africa during World War II.

"The soldiers dug a tobruk to shelter their machine gun."

How to use Tobruk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Libyan port city famous for WWII battles; also the military term for a small dug-in defensive position named after it.

Word forms

tobruks plural

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Etymology

From the Arabic name of the Libyan port city, Ṭubruq.

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Tobruk” mean?

The word “Tobruk” means a port city in eastern Libya on the Mediterranean coast. In plain terms, a Libyan port city famous for WWII battles; also the military term for a small dug-in defensive position named after it.

How do you pronounce “Tobruk”?

“Tobruk” is pronounced tuh-BRUUK (/təˈbɹʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tobruk” in a sentence?

Here is “Tobruk” used in a sentence: “Tobruk saw fierce fighting during World War II.”

What part of speech is “Tobruk”?

Depending on how it is used, “Tobruk” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Tobruk” come from?

The word “Tobruk” comes from Arabic. From the Arabic name of the Libyan port city, Ṭubruq.

How many meanings does “Tobruk” have?

“Tobruk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a port city in eastern Libya on the Mediterranean coast.

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