n. pl. [ Cf. Comb a crest. ] (Naut.) Raised pieces of wood of iron around a hatchway, skylight, or other opening in the deck, to prevent water from running bellow; esp. the fore-and-aft pieces of a hatchway frame as distinguished from the transverse head ledges. [ Written also combings. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. [ Cf. Comb a crest. ] (Naut.) Raised pieces of wood of iron around a hatchway, skylight, or other opening in the deck, to prevent water from running bellow; esp. the fore-and-aft pieces of a hatchway frame as distinguished from the transverse head ledges. [ Written also combings. ] [ 1913 Webster ]