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prow

Pronunciation: /praʊ/

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Definition of prow

noun

the pointed front part of a ship; the bow.
the pointed or projecting front part of something such as a car or building: the commanding prow of the Jaguar

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French proue, from Provençal proa, probably via Latin from Greek prōira, from a base represented by Latin pro 'in front'