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Cowes

American  
[kauz] / kaʊz /

noun

  1. a seaport on the Isle of Wight, in southern England: a resort town.


Cowes British  
/ kaʊz /

noun

  1. a town in S England, on the Isle of Wight: famous for its annual regatta. Pop: 19 110 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The authority said that as a precautionary measure it recommended flood protection be installed at Medina Road, Cowes, one hour before high tide.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024

Teams from across the globe set off from Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the Ocean Globe Race.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023

The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line in Cowes at 13:00 BST.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023

The London "season" was followed by yachting at Cowes, polo at Deauville and golf and grouse-shooting at Gleneagles.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022

She was built by Ratsey of Cowes in 1864, so she is rather an ancient vessel; but she was constructed in a much stronger fashion than is usual in these days, of thoroughly seasoned teak.

From The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad by E. F. (Edward Frederick) Knight

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