Adak
name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Ellipsis of Naval Air Facility Adak: a former military base in the Aleutian Islands Alaska, United States, formerly the westernmost major military base in the United States. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, historical
- 2 Synonym of Kuluk Bay; A harbor in Adak, Andreanof Islands, Aleutians West Census, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States; the westernmost harbor capable of sustaining aircraft carrier operations in the United States; upon which the military base is situated.
- 3 A city and community in Adak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States; the westernmost community with a city charter in the United States; the southernmost city in Alaska; situated next to the former military base; formerly, Adak Station.
- 4 An island of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States; in full, Adak Island.
- 5 Ellipsis of America/Adak, the Adak timezone, one of three extant time zones used in Alaska. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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