"weather bow" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} weather bow
  1. (nautical) The bow of a ship that is turned towards the wind. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-weather_bow-en-noun-gRePjUL7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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