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prow

[prou] / praʊ /
NOUN
bow
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One scene, involving giant fans, re-creates Leo and Kate on the prow of the Titanic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

They show the prow of a wooden ship, encrusted with marine life, a few bronze cannons scattered across the sand, and blue-and-white porcelain and gold coins shining on the ocean floor.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

A shoulder bag with a disposable diaper, baby bottle and infant shoes sits on one prow alongside tins of anchovies and tuna from Tunisia and many plastic sandals.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

The show opens with a boat — a full-size salvaged wooden prow of one.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

Always he watched ahead, though his eyes in the moonless night could see no more than the painted eyes aside the boat’s blind prow.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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