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clipper bow

American  
[bou] / baʊ /

noun

Nautical.
  1. a bow having a concave stem and a hollow entrance.


Etymology

Origin of clipper bow

First recorded in 1840–50

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Outstanding motor yacht: a 57-foot, superluxurious, poly-gadgeted Elco cruiser with clipper bow, flying bridge, streamlined superstructure, berthing a party of six, crew of two.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her subtle clipper bow extended proudly from the waterline to the anchor roller on the stemhead, giving her the authoritative presence that we normally ascribe to the rugged and seaworthy North Atlantic swordfish boats.

From Time Magazine Archive

The most obvious difference is the absence of the typical Fexas sheerline forward with its drooping clipper bow.

From Time Magazine Archive

The $14 million Caronia will have the new Cunard look: single funnel, single mast, sharp clipper bow and a cruiser stern.

From Time Magazine Archive

She had a clipper bow, and on her foredeck was mounted a three-inch cannon.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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