narrow boats

plural of narrow boat, British

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Noun
  • Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Add green beans to boiling water, and cook until tender-crisp and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The beat and the backing grunts are tense (and intense), but the electric piano is warm and tender.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Less obvious is how the Earth itself tugs at the solid rocky surface of the moon.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Throughout his time at the Palace, several women have reported feeling tugs on their hair or having the sensation that someone is lingering right over their shoulder.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Narrow boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20boats. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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