Meaning
bow, prow
- The forward part of a ship or boat.
In a sentence
I passeggeri si sono radunati a prua per guardare i delfini.
The passengers gathered at the bow to watch the dolphins.
Le onde si infrangevano con forza contro la prua della nave.
The waves were breaking forcefully against the bow of the ship.
Chi è rimasto a prua durante la tempesta?
Who stayed at the bow during the storm?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prua | feminine · singular |
| prue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The opposite end of the ship is the 'poppa' (stern).