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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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Charlotte Pugmire, her husband Mark and their two daughters have been living in a caravan near Cowes since July.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024

The force said it was reported the same boat had also hit the harbour wall in Cowes earlier the same evening.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024

The high water at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight left this car stranded outside the Red Funnel ferry terminal.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024

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

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2023

As a capacious lifeboat was necessary for landing men and stores on the island, Mr. White of Cowes built one for us—a light yet strong mahogany boat, double ended, with water-tight compartments at either end.

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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