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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)

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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 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

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

Affected islanders have been urged to visit East side Kerb, opposite East Cowes Town Hall or County Hall reception in Newport.

From BBC Oct. 28, 2023

He says that Jones had a week off in March when there was hardly anybody in the hotel, and he was to be seen driving a wagonette between Ryde and Cowes daily.

From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Israel Zangwill

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