prow

Definition

The front part of a vessel.

Etymology

From Middle French proue, proe, from Ligurian prua, proa, from Latin prōra, from Ancient Greek πρῷρα (prōîra).

Example Sentences

• "The floating vessel swum / Uplifted, and secure with beaked prow / rode tilting o'er the waves."
• "We were already rather close in; but I ordered the U-33's prow turned inshore and we crept slowly along, constantly dipping up the water and tasting it to assure ourselves that we didn't get outside the fresh-water current."