bowgrace

/ˈbaʊɡɹeɪs/

Etymology

From bow + grace.

bowgrace means A frame or fender made of rope or junk (old cordage), hung over the sides or bow (front) of a vessel to avoid it getting damaged. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

noun

A frame or fender made of rope or junk (old cordage), hung over the sides or bow (front) of a vessel to avoid it getting damaged.