noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/
rhymes with -əʊmɪŋ
homophone: combing
1
noun
Meaning 1
On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: framework
History
Etymology
From earlier coming, apparently from comb (“crest”) + -ing; however, exact origin uncertain.
Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Catalan:
braçola
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Dutch:
luikhoofd
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Dutch:
zetboord
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
French:
surbaux
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Hebrew:
מַעֲטָר
(ma'atar)
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Italian:
mastra
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Japanese:
コーミング
(kōmingu)
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch
Polish:
zrębnica
— on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch