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

The eye-catching slope down to the cockpit coaming, however, elevates the San Juan to the level of art.

From Time Magazine Archive

A jig-and-ballyhoo combo on 30-pound spinning gear produced a seesaw battle with an amberjack for me, but my efforts were aided by the optional coaming bolsters and the deck's aggressive non-skid.

From Time Magazine Archive

The coaming is padded, and there are toerails to keep a leviathan from yanking you overboard.

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

Miss Blake crept out and stood up in the well, gazing forward while she clutched the coaming.

From The Protector by Bindloss, Harold