a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction • Syn: City of Bridges • Instance Hypernyms: city, metropolis, urban center • Member Holonyms: Hanseatic League • Part Holonyms: Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium, Belgique
