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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 electrical panel is at the skipper's elbow, the battery switches inside the transom coaming.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Padded coaming makes fighting fish more comfortable, and a recessed toe kick makes it easier for you to land your catch.

From Time Magazine Archive

So are the recessed rod racks under the gunwales, flush-mount rod holders and wraparound coaming bolsters.

From Time Magazine Archive

Loose ropes appeared to be flying everywhere and Frank clung stupidly to the coaming, uncertain what to do.

From The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound by Bindloss, Harold

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