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

Example Sentences

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A transom bench seat is designed to fold up out of the way into the transom coaming, and a cockpit sun platform and a swim platform are optional.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the bow, there�s room around the forward-facing lounges for you to stretch out your legs, plus angled backrests for comfort and coaming pads for safety.

From Time Magazine Archive

A clear-top livewell with a nightlight is molded into the transom coaming.

From Time Magazine Archive

Standard coaming pads, six gunwale-mounted rod holders and access to batteries and lazarette areas make this cockpit functional and fishable.

From Time Magazine Archive

Miss Blake crept out and stood up in the well, gazing forward while she clutched the coaming.

From The Protector by Bindloss, Harold

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