Golden Gate

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Gold′en Gate′, 

1. Place Names a strait in W California, between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific. 2 mi. (3.2 km) wide.

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Golden Gate noun

1. a strait between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay: crossed by the Golden Gate Bridge, with a central span of 1280 m (4200 ft)