Coaming
//ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
- 2 a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out wordnet
- 3 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.
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From earlier coming, apparently from comb (“crest”) + -ing; however, exact origin uncertain.
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