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prow

Syllabification: (prow)
Pronunciation: /prou/
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Definition of prow

noun

  • the portion of a ship’s bow above water.
  • the pointed or projecting front part of something such as a car or building.

Origin:

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

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