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: バルバスバウ
新しい貨物船には球状船首が装備されている。
The new cargo ship is equipped with a bulbous bow.
球状船首は船の抵抗を減らす効果がある。
The bulbous bow has the effect of reducing the ship's drag.