bow ball

noun

noun

Etymology From bow + ball from being a spheroidal structure placed on the bow's leading point.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Rowing, Sports A rubberized ball placed on the bow of the boat to protect others from collisions with the pointed end of the bow.

Canoeing; kayaking; sweeping; canoeing; kayaking; sweeping

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