coaming

[ koh-ming ]

noun

1. a raised border around an opening in a deck, roof, or floor, designed to prevent water from running below.

coaming

/ ˈkəʊmɪŋ /

noun

1. a raised frame around the cockpit or hatchway of a vessel for keeping out water

Word History and Origins

Origin of coaming¹

First recorded in 1605–15; earlier coming, apparently equivalent to comb (in the sense of “crest”) + -ing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of coaming¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Across the raised coaming of the doorway tripped the three occupants of the issue-room, landing in a struggling, confused heap at Sefton's feet.

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Flora seized the coaming and the white wave from the steamer's paddles lifted the yacht.

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Jimmy did not get the topsail up when they rowed away, but sat down on the coaming with his arm around Anthea's shoulder.

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The comber to windward that should have lifted her up broke all over her; flinging the boat on deck upon the saloon skylight, and pouring inches deep over the coaming into the well.

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Also the snowy froth which lapped higher up the lee deck was perilously near the coaming protecting the open well.

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