coaming

American  

[koh-ming] / ˈkoʊ mɪŋ /

noun

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

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coaming British  

/ ˈkəʊmɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

It's big enough for half a dozen anglers to belly up to the teak-capped coaming.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is further varnish work around the cockpit coaming, but it is all quite low key and subtle yet stunning in its sheer beauty, some might say pure emotion.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

The eye-catching slope down to the cockpit coaming, however, elevates the San Juan to the level of art.

From Time Magazine Archive

Jimmy saw his companion's hands clench on the coaming, and the color ebb from her face, and then she gasped as the little strip of canvas swung into sight again.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold