clipper bow

[bou]

clipper bow

[bou]
noun Nautical.
a bow having a concave stem and a hollow entrance.
Also called fiddle bow.


Origin:
1840–50
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Clipper bow is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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