Definitions
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- noun An
intersection wheretracks orroads cross (often used in place names). - noun A
marketplace or open area in a city or village. - noun A
courtyard .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Patrick Barta/The Wall Street Journal Other parts of the city retain some of their historic charm, including the old "chowk" city center.
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Like many homes in this region, the center of the home is actually open - a "chowk" runs from the first floor all the way to the top measuring around 8 feet by 3 feet - so you can stand on the bottom floor and look up and see the blue sky during the day and stars at night.
TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010
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I have one chance to make a news if I get suicide jacket and blow us myself in a busiet chowk.
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The clashes started between the protestors and Police at Kalma chowk Lahore and the convoy of Mian Nawaz Sharif is likely to reach here and then en route for GPO chowk.
Severe clashes reported between the activists and Police in Pakistan 2009
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I have one chance to make a news if I get suicide jacket and blow us myself in a busiet chowk.
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I have one chance to make a news if I get suicide jacket and blow us myself in a busiet chowk.
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The Inspector General Punjab Police, Shaukat javed said that the attackers who carried out the terrorist attacks on the Sri Lankan team at Liberty chowk have been identified.
Police have found enough evidence about the Lankan team attackers 2009
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The convoy of Mian Nawaz Sharif is moving towards GPO chowk along with a large number of supporters.
Severe clashes reported between the activists and Police in Pakistan 2009
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Lahore, Punjab: The Punjab Police have claimed that they have identified the attackers of Sri Lankan cricket team from Liberty chowk Lahore.
Police have found enough evidence about the Lankan team attackers 2009
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He is going to address a protest rally staged by the political activists and lawyers at GPO chowk Lahore.
Severe clashes reported between the activists and Police in Pakistan 2009
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