The bow is the front part of a boat.
The bow is the front sector of a boat . This is the edge that, as the boat moves forward, is responsible for cutting the water and facilitating movement. There are various components that are part of the bow, such as the stem, the bow and the marks that indicate the waterline.
The structure of this part of the boat is made up of a series of “ribs” known as frames and different plates called bulkheads . Thanks to this structure, the bow can resist various types of collisions and contain the eventual entry of water, guaranteeing safety .
It should be noted that the etymological origin of the term takes us to Latin, specifically to the word prora . However, this, in turn, derives from a Greek word that already appears in texts such as "The Odyssey" by Homer .
Bow types
Throughout history , numerous types of bows have been developed. The different designs obey the engineering knowledge of each era, the specific needs of the boat and the available materials. Some types of bow are the spur bow , the scoop bow , the straight bow , the bulbous bow , and the inverted bow .
We cannot ignore the existence of what is known as the violin bow . This is a term that is used to refer to those maritime vessels that have the particularity that in their bow there is an arch with a shape similar to that of the violin, specifically in the area called tajamar . However, when this area is decorated with a figure, it is called a figurehead .
There are different types of bows.
Expressions with the term
The list of expressions that use the word in question is very extensive. Among them are also these:
- Bow sights , which are the cannons that exist in that front part of the boat.
- Prow lion , which is the animal-shaped figure that some Spanish ships had located on the cutwater.
- Bow wind , which is the term used to refer to the wind that blows completely in the opposite direction to that in which the ship is blowing.
- Known as bow perpendicular , on the other hand, is the line created by intersecting the maximum flotation with the bow edge of the boat.
- There is also the bow captain . This is a sailor who is punished for some action and must be in charge of dealing with the cleaning of the ships.
Bow as a name
The Proa Foundation , on the other hand, is an Argentine institution that is dedicated to promoting art and culture . This non-profit organization organizes art exhibitions, talks, conferences and other events. Created in 1996 , the Proa Foundation has its headquarters in the La Boca neighborhood, in the City of Buenos Aires .
PROA Comunicación is, on the other hand, a business consultancy based in Madrid . There is also PROA , the Association for the Protection and Defense of Animals, Plants and the Environment of Leganés .