prow
prow — noun
- prowsingular
- prowsplural
1. the forward-projecting pointed end of a vessel, rising above the water and slici
the forward-projecting pointed end of a vessel, rising above the water and slicing through the waves as it moves
Caleb stood at the prow of the ferry, watching the harbour lights grow faint.
at the prow of + vessel
The ship's prow rose high above the waves as the storm grew worse.
Sayaka ran her hand over the smooth wooden prow of the old dhow.
A carved seabird sat on the prow, its beak pointing straight out to sea.
Spray burst over the prow as the small boat bounced across the bay.
- stern
the rear end of a ship or boat
用法筆記
Prow refers specifically to the pointed tip that projects forward and cuts through the water. For the general front area of a ship where people can stand, 'bow' is the more common word.
常見錯誤
prow — adjective
- prowpositive
- prowercomparative
- prowestsuperlative
1. courageous and honourable in character or action, especially in battle or when f
courageous and honourable in character or action, especially in battle or when facing danger
In the old ballad, a prow knight rescued the village from the dragon.
literary usage: prow + knight
The king praised his most prow soldiers after the long battle ended.
Tendai read about the prow heroes who defended the ancient city walls.
Sir Aldric, a prow knight, rode into the burning village to save the trapped family.
文法句型
prow + noun
用法筆記
This sense is archaic and appears almost only in old poetry, ballads, and historical tales. In modern English, use 'brave,' 'valiant,' or 'gallant' instead.