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boat race

British

noun

a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

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Videos featuring various sound tracks under hashtags like "aura farming kid on boat" and "boat race kid aura" have racked up millions of views on TikTok since late June.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

And I’m like, “OK, so it was the boat race one after that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

So begins a story of friendship, belonging and an annual boat race down Carcass Creek.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

A boat race seemed inevitable as GU big man Rui Hachimura dropped in 18 points in the first half, barbecuing any Husky tasked defending him in the post.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2018

“I want this to be a boat race, not a naval engagement.”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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