coaming

American

[koh-ming] / ˈkoʊ mɪŋ /

noun

a raised border around an opening in a deck, roof, or floor, designed to prevent water from running below.

coaming British

/ ˈkəʊmɪŋ /

noun

a raised frame around the cockpit or hatchway of a vessel for keeping out water

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Etymology

Origin of coaming

First recorded in 1605–15; earlier coming, apparently equivalent to comb (in the sense of “crest”) + -ing ¹

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