coaming

A raised framework or border around a hatchway or cockpit on a ship or boat, designed to prevent water from entering.

• 🇩🇪Erhöhter Rahmen oder Rand um eine Luke oder ein Cockpit auf einem Schiff oder Boot, der verhindert, dass Wasser eindringt.

1. Raised hatchway border C1 formal

   A raised border or framework around a hatchway or cockpit on a ship or boat, designed to prevent water from entering.

   • The sailor secured the hatch cover against the coaming.
   • Water splashed against the coaming during the storm.
   • The coaming around the cockpit kept the deck dry.

   🇩🇪Süllrand

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