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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

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The transom coaming hinges up to reveal an Opacmare 675-pound crane suitable for launching a RIB from the transom platform.

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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

There is further varnish work around the cockpit coaming, but it is all quite low key and subtle yet stunning in its sheer beauty, some might say pure emotion.

From Time Magazine Archive

As the animal appeared above the coaming, the light of day revealed—not a mild ox, but an unusually sturdy specimen of an Andalusian bull!

From The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

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