Thames

[temz, theymz, teymz, temz]

noun

1. a river in S England, flowing E through London to the North Sea. 209 miles (336 km) long.

2. a river in SE Canada, in Ontario province, flowing SW to Lake St. Clair. 160 miles (260 km) long.

3. an estuary in SE Connecticut, flowing S past New London to Long Island Sound. 15 miles (24 km) long.

Thames

noun

1. Ancient name: Tamesis. a river in S England, rising in the Cotswolds in several headstreams and flowing generally east through London to the North Sea by a large estuary. Length: 346 km (215 miles)

2. a river in SE Canada, in Ontario, flowing south to London, then southwest to Lake St Clair. Length: 217 km (135 miles)

Example Sentences

Troubled firm Thames Water also appealed for higher price rises, but has deferred its case until late October while it tries to fix a rescue bid.

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Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to prevent the UK's largest water company from collapsing.

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The woman, in her 30s, was attacked in the grounds of St Mary's Church and the surrounding area of the town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning, Thames Valley Police said.

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Thames Valley Police said the men had been released on conditional bail until 12 December while the investigation continues.

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Ms Billington, who lives in Thames Ditton, Surrey, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33, and she said that her treatment caused her to experience early menopause aged 39.

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