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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
The new cargo ship is equipped with a bulbous bow.
The bulbous bow has the effect of reducing the ship's drag.