Prow
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PROW, the fore-part of a ship, the stem and its surrounding parts, hence used like "keel," by metonymy, of the ship itself. It was in old naval parlance applied to the battery of guns placed in the fore gun-deck.
"Prow" may also refer to a pointed, projecting front part of other travelling objects, such as a racing skates, airplanes, or chariots.
"Prow" is also a climbing term that refers to an overhanging arete shaped like the front of a boat.
prow - The part of the bow forward of where it leaves the waterline.
pulpit - A sturdy railing around the deck on the bowbow.
pump out - Removing waste from a holding tank.
Prow - The bow and forward part of the vessel above the waterline.
Puff - A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.
Pulpit - An elevated guardrail set up at the bow of a vessel.
ROSTRUM - Spike on prow of warship for ramming.
ROWLOCK - Contrivance serving as a fulcrum for an oar.
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Figurehead: A carved figure or bust on a ships prow.
Forecastle: 1. A superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel. 2. The quarters for the crew of a merchant ship.
Fore or Forward: Towards the bow of a vessel.
clipper stem or bow - An overhanging stem or prow.
clock calm - So calm and still that the ticking of a clock could be heard.
close aboard - Near to, as the land is said to be close aboard when a vessel has approached it very closely.
Bow,: The bow is the forward end of the ship, beginning on both sides where the planks arch inwards and ending where they close at the prow. The stern, on the other hand, is the rear end of the vessel. See Also Stern ...
The front of a boat is called the bow or prow. The rear of the boat is called the stern. The right side is starboard and the left side is port. Boats of earlier eras often featured a figurehead protruding from the front of the bows.
To moor (anchor) bow-to is to have the bow nearest the wharf (anchor). A bow thruster is a device for steering the bow of a large vessel when maneuvering near piers and in close quarters. Compare with prow.
FORECASTLE - The raised part of the forward end of a ship's hull, taking its name from the days of sailing ships where the forecastle was effectively a 'castle' on the ship's prow used for defending the ship.
CROSS-JACK (Pronounced cro-jack) the crossjack yard is the lower yard on the mizzen. CUDDY A small shelter cabin in a boat. CURRENT The horizontal movement of water. CUT-WATER The foremost part of a vessel's prow.
Prow: The part of the bow above the water.
Punt: A rectangular flat- bottomed boat used by vessels for painting the ship's side and general use around the ship's water: line, ...
PROW An archaic term for the bow of a ship. PUDDENING, PUDDING Pads constructed of old rope, canvas, oakum, etc., sometimes leather covered, in any desired shape and size and used to prevent chafing of boats, rigging, etc.
 See also: Sailing, Forward, Point, Deck, After
  
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