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Cowes

American  
[kouz] / 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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Flooding also hit parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and many coastal roads were left impassable, including Castle Street, East Cowes, and Western Shore near Southampton.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2024

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

Christchurch Harbour, Hamble estuary and East Cowes were also identified as areas of risk.

From BBC Oct. 28, 2023

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

From BBC Sep. 10, 2023

He sailed from Boston on the Ceres, Captain Sainte-Barbe, bound to Cowes.

From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Gilbert Chinard

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