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noun
A rubberized ball placed on the bow of the boat to protect others from collisions with the pointed end of the bow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: canoeing; kayaking; sweeping; canoeing; kayaking; sweeping
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, rowing, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From bow + ball from being a spheroidal structure placed on the bow's leading point.
