William Clark

/ˌwɪljəm klɑrk/
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Definitions of William Clark
  1. noun
    United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
    synonyms: Clark
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    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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