la proa
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proa

la proa(
proh
-
ah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. bow
El galeón tenía un unicornio como mascarón de proa.The galleon had a unicorn on its bow as a figurehead.
b. prow
El torpedo dañó la proa del destructor.The torpedo damaged the prow of the destroyer.
a. nose
El bombardero estaba equipado con ametralladoras en la proa y la cola.Machine guns were mounted on the nose and tail of the bomber.
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