coaming.html - n.
a raised border round the hatches etc. of a ship to keep out water. [17th c.: orig. unkn.]

coaming.html - n.
a raised border round the hatches etc. of a ship to keep out water. [17th c.: orig. unkn.]

coaming.html - n.
a raised border round the hatches etc. of a ship to keep out water. [17th c.: orig. unkn.]

coaming.html - See: CARRY COALS TO NEWCASTLE, HAUL OVER THE COALS or RAKE OVER THE COALS, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE'S HEAD.

coaming.html - No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you . * /When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, "Come on, the coast is clear."/ * /The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe./ * /When Father stopped the car at the stop sign, Mother said, "The coast is clear on this side."/

coaming.html - See: ON ONE'S COAT TAILS.