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

I looked round to make sure that it were empty, then sneaks up and looks aft with my chin no higher than the coaming.

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There was a dark stain on the bare plank close against the coaming or ledge of the door of the Captain's cabin.

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Then I flooded the boat rapidly through the deadlight till the water came to the level of the coaming.

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Without waiting for orders from Ned, the lad leaned over the coaming of the little hatch.

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Then she gasped, for he stepped on the coaming and plunged overboard in a beautiful, arching dive.

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