noun
bulbous bow
A protruding bulb at the bow of a ship, designed to reduce wave-making resistance and improve fuel efficiency. Technical term used in naval architecture and maritime contexts.
See also: 球状船首
新しいタンカーにはバルバスバウが装備されている。
The new tanker is equipped with a bulbous bow.
バルバスバウの形状に
Fuel efficiency varies depending on the shape of the bulbous bow.