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

Across the raised coaming of the doorway tripped the three occupants of the issue-room, landing in a struggling, confused heap at Sefton's feet.

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Flora seized the coaming and the white wave from the steamer's paddles lifted the yacht.

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Jimmy did not get the topsail up when they rowed away, but sat down on the coaming with his arm around Anthea's shoulder.

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They finished their task, and when Vane seized the helm Carroll sat down under the shelter of the coaming, out of the flying spray.

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Also the snowy froth which lapped higher up the lee deck was perilously near the coaming protecting the open well.

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