coaming

Etymology
From earlier, apparently from ; however, exact origin.

Noun

 * 1)  On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
 * 2) 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.

Translations

 * Dutch: luikhoofd,
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 * Italian:
 * Polish: zrębnica