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coaming.

On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/
  1. On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.

  2. 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.

Where this word comes from

From earlier coming, apparently from comb (“crest”) + -ing; however, exact origin uncertain.

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