Definition of PROW

prow

Plural: prows

Noun

  • The forward-most part of a ship, often projecting sharply.
  • front part of a vessel or aircraft
  • The front part of a vessel.
  • A vessel.
  • Alternative form of proa.

Adj

  • Brave, valiant, gallant.

Adjective

  • Brave or valiant, demonstrating great courage or skill.

Examples

  • He placed PROW at the very front of the board, setting sail for a high score.
  • The Scrabble player, prow in her approach, was never afraid to play high-risk words.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French proue, proe, from Ligurian prua, proa, from Latin prōra, from Ancient Greek πρῷρα (prōîra).

Synonyms

bow, fore, stem, forestem, prore

Antonyms

aft, poop, stern

Scrabble Score: 9

prow: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prow: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prow: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

prow: valid Words With Friends Word