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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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On the Isle of Wight a beacon of remembrance will be lit on on East Cowes Esplanade.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

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

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

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 Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)

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