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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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The roomy cockpit has a transom live well and fishbox, coaming bolsters and rod racks.

From Time Magazine Archive

It's big enough for half a dozen anglers to belly up to the teak-capped 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 sidedecks are wide at 13 inches, the cockpit coaming is high at 30 inches, and there are welded stainless rails wherever you reach.

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

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