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the ship's bow
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesAlternative expressions(2)
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48 human-written examples
But first, romance: Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack and his buddy with the Chico Marx accent make their way onto the ship via a lucky hand of cards, and it's a genuine lifeline; his "king of the world" moment at the ship's bow was subsequently and justifiably ridiculed, but there's something genuine in that moment, a sense of escape, of limitless possibilities as far as the eye can see.
News & Media
He said the team also found the ship's bow.
News & Media
Wreford-Brown fired two non-guided torpedoes, which blew off the ship's bow.
News & Media
MALIA WOLLAN ECONOMIC INDICATORS I like looking out toward the ship's bow and seeing containers stacked high.
News & Media
The ship's bow was equipped with a dragon head through which cannon could be fired and clouds of smoke could be emitted to obscure the ship's position.
Encyclopedias
After some confusion the patrol boat fired across the ship's bow and or dered her toward port, the cap tain reported.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
12 human-written examples
Her superstructure was set back 23.5 m from the ship's stem, giving Ryūjō a distinctive open bow.
Wiki
Another looming question was what would become of the 90percentt of the load that apparently sank more than two miles to the sea bed in compartments in the ship's sundered bow and stern sections.
News & Media
Not long after it tied up at an Elizabeth Marine Terminal dock, a press conference ensued on the pavement between the ship's looming bow and the nearby border of the container city.
News & Media
The horn blasts and the ship's massive bow pushes out into the current.
News & Media
The blast severed the ship's entire bow forward of turret two.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing a ship's direction or orientation, use "the ship's bow" to clearly indicate the forward-most point. For example, "The ship's bow pointed towards the harbor entrance."
Common error
Avoid using "bow" interchangeably with other parts of the ship such as "prow" or "hull". "The ship's bow" specifically refers to the front of the ship, while the "hull" refers to the body of the ship.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "the ship's bow" functions as a noun phrase, typically serving as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. It identifies a specific part of a ship. Ludwig's examples show its use in descriptive and narrative contexts.
Frequent in
News & Media
56%
Wiki
22%
Encyclopedias
7%
Less common in
Science
7%
Formal & Business
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "the ship's bow" is a grammatically sound and commonly used noun phrase that refers to the front part of a ship. Ludwig’s analysis of numerous examples indicates its frequent appearance in news media and encyclopedic contexts. While variations like "the vessel's bow" or "the boat's bow" exist, they maintain a similar meaning, though potentially fitting different contexts. The phrase functions descriptively and maintains a neutral register, making it appropriate for various communication settings.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
the vessel's bow
Replaces "ship" with the synonym "vessel", maintaining the same meaning.
bow of the vessel
Inverts the phrase and uses "vessel" instead of "ship".
the boat's bow
Substitutes "ship" with "boat", suitable for smaller vessels.
the forward part of the ship
Rephrases the term to describe the location on the vessel.
the front of the ship
Uses simpler language to indicate the front section.
the prow of the ship
Replaces "bow" with "prow", a more formal term for the front of a ship.
ship's stem
Refers to the upright post or bar at the front of the ship, closely related to the bow.
the fore of the ship
Uses the nautical term "fore" to denote the front area.
the leading edge of the ship
Describes the bow in terms of its position relative to movement.
the ship's nose
Informal term, uses "nose" to describe the shape and position.
FAQs
How is "the ship's bow" typically used in a sentence?
"The ship's bow" is used to indicate the front part of a vessel. For example, "The sailor stood at "the ship's bow", watching the horizon."
What are some alternatives to saying "the ship's bow"?
Alternatives include "the vessel's bow", "the boat's bow", or "the front of the ship" depending on the specific context and type of vessel.
Is it correct to say "the bow of the ship" instead of "the ship's bow"?
Yes, both phrases are grammatically correct and commonly used. "The bow of the ship" and "the ship's bow" are interchangeable.
What is the difference between "the ship's bow" and "the ship's prow"?
While both refer to the front of the ship, "the ship's prow" is a more formal term and often implies the part of the bow that cuts through the water. "The ship's bow" is a more general term.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested