1
: the bow of a ship : stem
2
: a pointed projecting front part
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
Sometimes used for the prows of ships, Cor-Ten is weathering steel, protected from corrosion, that changes color in the open air.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
The yacht features a sculpture of Sánchez on the prow that includes the symbol for Koru, which symbolizes new beginnings and positive change in a new phase of life.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Koru, the massive boat owned by Bezos, is home to a wooden sculpture that has been said to resemble Sánchez on the prow.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Jonathan Gitlin The surround to the Acura diamond prow is illuminated.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
Sometimes used for the prows of ships, Cor-Ten is weathering steel, protected from corrosion, that changes color in the open air.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
The yacht features a sculpture of Sánchez on the prow that includes the symbol for Koru, which symbolizes new beginnings and positive change in a new phase of life.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Koru, the massive boat owned by Bezos, is home to a wooden sculpture that has been said to resemble Sánchez on the prow.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
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“Prow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prow. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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