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Waterloo

Noun

1. Historical Battle:

- A decisive battle fought on 18 June 1815 in Waterloo, Belgium, where the French army, commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte, was defeated by the combined forces of the British and Prussian armies. (See related products on Amazon)

Example sentence: After the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, his reign over France came to an end.

2. Symbolic meaning:

- A term used to refer to a final, conclusive defeat or setback, often stemming from the historical significance of the Battle of Waterloo. (See related products on Amazon)

Example sentence: The team's loss in the championship match was their Waterloo; they were unable to recover from the defeat.

Verb

- To cause someone or something to suffer a decisive defeat. (See related products on Amazon)

Example sentence: The underdog team is determined to Waterloo their opponents and secure their place in the finals.

Adjective

- Pertaining to the city of Waterloo, a city in Ontario, Canada. (See related products on Amazon)

Example sentence: Waterloo University is renowned for its innovative research programs.