Prow

The forward-projecting part or profile of a vessel’s bow, especially its upper or most prominent portion.

Prow is often used descriptively or historically for a pronounced stem or decorated forward structure. In ordinary modern seamanship, bow is the broader term for the entire forward end.

The exact distinction varies with design and usage, so prow should not automatically be treated as a separate structural component from the stem, forecastle or bow.

Nautical Terminology

Aspect Terminology