Nautical Term: Bosom

Definition of Bosom

The term ‘bosom’ refers to the curved or rounded interior surface of an object, particularly when it forms the inner curvature of an angle. For instance, when constructing a wooden mast using angle bars, the bosom of the angle bar would be the curved interior surface that fits against the wood when assembling the mast.

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