English Word · Advanced
spurnwater
A channel at the end of a deck to restrain the water
Pronunciation: say spurnwater
Meaning
A small channel or gutter at the edge of a ship's deck designed to drain water overboard.
Example
The ship's carpenter installed a spurnwater at the edge of the deck to prevent water from flowing into the cabin.
The ship's carpenter installed a spurnwater at the edge of the deck to prevent water from flowing into the cabin.
Practice tips
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