narrow boats

Definition of narrow boatsnext
plural of narrow boat, British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow boats
Noun
  • A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Out of that money, 11 new Arctic security cutters are to be built.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Despite its high-concept stakes, reviews have focused on the tender relationship study of a family haunted, literally and figuratively, by their choices.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Scheduling tugs, fuel barges, crane operators, drayage trucks and drivers is complex indeed.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The ship is moved in, slowly and carefully; tugs help, and so does the shipyard crew.
    Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Narrow boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20boats. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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