Hell Gate

See also: hellgate, Hellgate, and hell gate

English

Etymology

hell+gate

• (New York City): Anglicization of the original Dutch name Dutch Hellegat, of uncertain meaning.

Proper noun

Hell Gate

1. A strait in East River, New York City, New York State, United States; the narrowest part of the East River, separating in Manhattan and Long Island

   Coordinate term: Flood Rock