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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 extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.

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

On the Isle of Wight, sea water has deluged a number of roads, homes and businesses in Cowes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

Lord Orrel and Lady Olive were just as they had been at Cowes, and in the Solent.

From The World Masters by Griffith, George Chetwynd

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