Coaming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coaming is a noun meaning (nautical) On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
Meaning
(nautical) On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
More Meanings
- A raised frame, designed to deflect or prevent entry of water, around an opening (e.g., a hatch or skylight) in a flat surface, such as a roof or deck.
Example Sentences
Creepers threaded the wrecked windows of the coaches, ancient and chalky brown with their riveted seams and welted coamings like something proofed for descents into the sea.
Word Forms
- coamings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoarding, combing, cove, coachroof, cope, cowl.
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