Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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What is the bow of a boat?

The forward part of the hull.

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  1. The forward part of the hull ✔
  2. The rear part of the hull
  3. The widest part of the hull

Why: The bow is the front or forward part of the hull, while the stern is the rear.

Huh, didn't know that: The bow is the front or forward part of the hull, while the stern is the rear.

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The bow takes a bow at the front of the boat.
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References

Answer: The forward part of the hull. The bow is the front or forward part of the hull, while the stern is the rear.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    bow (forward part of the hull), stern (aft part of the hull)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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