coaming
/ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
noun
- A raised border or frame around a hatch, cockpit, or other opening on a ship or boat, designed to keep water out.
- The sailor leaned against the coaming to look out over the waves.
- He painted the wooden coaming around the hatch to protect it from salt spray.
- Water splashed over the deck but the coaming kept the cabin dry.
- A raised edge or rim around an opening on any vehicle or structure, such as a car, aircraft, or industrial equipment, to prevent liquids or debris from entering.
- The factory installed a metal coaming around the tank opening to prevent spills.
- The coaming around the sunroof stopped rainwater from dripping into the car.
- In the airplane, the coaming around the cockpit window held the instruments in place.