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Definition of Hatteras Island
1. Noun. A barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore.
Generic synonyms: Barrier Island
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hatteras Island
Literary usage of Hatteras Island
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War by Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buel (1887)
"... AND DEFENSE OF Hatteras Island. AT 11 o'clock in the forenoon of August 26th,
1861, all arrangements having been completed, the combined forces set sail ..."
2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1864)
"The occupation of Hatteras Inlet was followed by some events of interest.
Hatteras Island, upon which the forte are situated, extends in a northeastern ..."
3. The American Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1864)
"Hatteras Island, upon which the forts are situated, extends in a northeastern
direction. 13 miles to Cape Hatteras light-house, thence north nearly 80 miles ..."
4. My Diary of Rambles with the 25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry, with Burnside's by David L. Day (1883)
"Hatteras Island AND INLET. JAN. 19. Witnessing boat collisions and wrecks is
getting old, and the boys are amusing themselves by writing letters, ..."
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