Nautical Term: Wing

Definition of Wing

The term wing refers to the overhanging part of a deck on a ferry boat or fore and aft of paddle boxes in a side wheeler. It is also used to denote outboard parts of the ship, such as the wings of the hold.

For instance, in a passenger ferry, the wing of the deck would refer to the extended part of the deck, where passengers can wait or move around during boarding or disembarkation.

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