narrow boats

Definition of narrow boatsnext
plural of narrow boat, British

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Noun
  • But Towns began Saturday’s playoff game as a facilitator, repeatedly looking for cutters rather than chasing his own shots.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Many of the different Kryptonite locks claim to be able to stand up to bolt cutters and other hand tools meant to defeat chains and locks.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The result is pulled pork that’s crispy, fatty and tender.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the freshman with a lot to learn, proaches her Stacy with the most even of keels.
    Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In space, the gravitational tugs from passing planets act like those currents.
    Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The research builds on earlier work where robotic guide dogs responded to physical cues like leash tugs.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Narrow boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20boats. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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