coaming
Americannoun
noun
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 clear-top livewell with a nightlight is molded into the transom coaming.
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
The eye-catching slope down to the cockpit coaming, however, elevates the San Juan to the level of art.
From Time Magazine Archive
The coaming is padded, and there are toerails to keep a leviathan from yanking you overboard.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Hold fast to the coaming here," I said, as, dragging with might and main at the sheet, I put the tiller up.
From The Mistress of Bonaventure by Bindloss, Harold
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