Prow
noun
The front part of a ship or boat.
The ship's prow cut through the waves.
Often appears as...
- sharp prow
- boat prow
noun
The front part of a ship or boat.
The ship's prow cut through the waves.
Often appears as...
- sharp prow
- boat prow
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Maritime Context
Used in the context of sailing and maritime activities, not for vehicles on land.
He stood at the prow, gazing into the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Shape
Refers to the physically projected front part, often pointed for cutting through water.
The prow of the Viking ship featured intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often evokes strong visual imagery of journeys, adventure, or exploration by sea.
The majestic prow of the explorer's ship became an icon of discovery.
Pro Tip 1/3Maritime Context
Used in the context of sailing and maritime activities, not for vehicles on land.
He stood at the prow, gazing into the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Shape
Refers to the physically projected front part, often pointed for cutting through water.
The prow of the Viking ship featured intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often evokes strong visual imagery of journeys, adventure, or exploration by sea.
The majestic prow of the explorer's ship became an icon of discovery.
Pro Tip 1/3Maritime Context
Used in the context of sailing and maritime activities, not for vehicles on land.
He stood at the prow, gazing into the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Shape
Refers to the physically projected front part, often pointed for cutting through water.
The prow of the Viking ship featured intricate carvings.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often evokes strong visual imagery of journeys, adventure, or exploration by sea.
The majestic prow of the explorer's ship became an icon of discovery.
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Quote examples
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Surely the wake left behind by mankind's forward march reveals its movement just as clearly as the spray thrown up elsewhere by the prow.
Quote examples
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Surely the wake left behind by mankind's forward march reveals its movement just as clearly as the spray thrown up elsewhere by the prow.
Example 1 of 1
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