coaming

Meaning

Noun

• On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
• 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.

Origin

• From earlier coming, apparently from comb + -ing; however, exact origin uncertain.