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bowplane

English edit

Etymology edit

From bow (“forward part of marine craft”) + plane (“surface”).

Noun edit

bowplane (plural bowplanes)

  1. (nautical) A surface, usually horizontal, near the bow of a marine vessel, used for stability or control.

Synonyms edit

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