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Prow Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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prow

[praสŠ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

An animal or group of animals in the wild, especially a large predator such as a lion or wolf.

Synonyms

forefront, front, leading edge.

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Word Description / Examples
prow

Typically used in the context of ships or boats, referring to the front part. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the foremost part of something.

  • The prow of the ship cut through the waves effortlessly.
  • He stood at the prow of his career, ready to face new challenges.
forefront

Commonly used in contexts where something or someone is leading in importance or position, often in terms of innovation, progress, or leadership.

  • She is at the forefront of cancer research.
  • The company is at the forefront of technological innovation.
front

A very general term that can be used in multiple contexts to describe the forward part of something, the leading part of a movement, or a facade. Can have a military connotation.

  • Please move to the front of the line.
  • He fought on the front lines during the war.
leading edge

Often used in the context of technology, innovation, or fashion to describe something that is the most advanced or modern.

  • Their new smartphone is on the leading edge of technology.
  • The fashion designer is known for her leading-edge designs.

Examples of usage

  • The prow of the ship cut through the water effortlessly.
  • The prow of the forest is home to many exotic species.
Context #2 | Noun

nautical

The portion of a ship's bow above water.

Synonyms

bow, forepart, stem.

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prow

Used to describe the front part of a ship, especially in literary or poetic contexts.

  • The prow of the ship sliced through the water with ease.
  • He stood at the prow, watching the horizon.
bow

Refers to the front section of a ship or boat. Commonly used in everyday and technical contexts related to maritime activities.

  • The wind whipped across the bow of the boat.
  • Please move to the bow for a better view.
forepart

Describes the front part of something, not limited to ships. It is a more general term and can be used in various contexts.

  • The forepart of the building had beautiful architecture.
  • Damage was mainly confined to the forepart of the vessel.
stem

Refers to the very front part of a ship where the hull meets the water. Often used in technical or nautical contexts.

  • The ship's stem was reinforced with extra steel.
  • We noticed a small crack in the stem.

Examples of usage

  • The captain stood at the prow of the ship, scanning the horizon.
  • The figurehead on the prow of the ship was intricately carved.

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Origin of 'prow'

The term 'prow' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'proe' meaning 'beak of a ship'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the front part of a ship, and later extended to describe the front part of other objects or animals. The nautical association remains strong in the modern usage of the word.

See also: pro, prose.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,135, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.