Meaning of bow wave | Babel Free

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The wave that forms at the bow of a ship as it moves through the water, and defines the outer limits of the ship's wake.

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“But in the half light⟳ of dawn, at about half past four, a destroyer came towards them from the west, throwing a deep, feathery bow wave⟳ of white foam aside as she cut⟳ through the water, bearing down on them.”

“"They are not able to service every railway contract going to the market at the same time. It creates an artificial bow-wave of work⟳ and in some cases, like⟳ TransPennine, the nature of the infrastructure work⟳ means we want⟳ some continuity," he said.”

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