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coaming

a raised vertical side of a boat’s deck structure

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/

Meaning

A raised vertical side or edge of a structure on a boat’s deck, such as a hatch or cockpit.

Example

Water splashed against the coaming around the cockpit.

Water splashed against the coaming around the cockpit.

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