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coaming

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

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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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Meaning relationships

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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