Bow-guard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bow-guard is a noun meaning A protective structure on the bow of a boat.
Meaning
A protective structure on the bow of a boat.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of bowguard.
Example Sentences
'Where did you get your bow-guard?' 'I made it.'
That man who is now stepping from the wet logs to the bow-guards of the Marion, how can he ever cut down a tree?
It was part of a scheme that included aluminum rubrails welded the length of the hull and a Schedule 80 bow-guard (top photo page 216).
When you get married you're supposed to be bashful and eat like this,' and he shaded his eyes with his left wrist, where a bow-guard would be worn.
Word Forms
- bow-guards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bowguard, bowgrace, bowplane, bulwark, head, bracer.
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