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boats

  • plural of boat.
  • present tense form of boat (3rd person singular).

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"Pinpointing where large corals occur means we can better protect them by letting people know where not to anchor their boats or drop pots," Professor Bell said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Fishing leaders say banning some boats is too "simplistic" while the Scottish government says it takes protecting the marine environment seriously.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

He has also designed boats, paddles and other waterproof products, and said he was curious about what materials had been used to paint the pool.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Iran’s naval force is mostly decimated, although it maintains access to weapons and speed boats that were used to control the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

There was pandemonium as people tried to flee in canoes while others were rescued by government boats.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo