Battle of Waterloo

Definitions of Battle of Waterloo
  1. noun
    the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Prussian and British forces under Blucher and the Duke of Wellington routed the French forces under Napoleon
    synonyms: Waterloo
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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