proral
/ˈprɔːrəl/ /ˈprɔːr(ə)l/adjective
Situated on the ‘prow’ of a structure; (specifically) designating certain setae on the tips of the legs of mites and collembolans.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin prōra prora + -al. In sense 1 after French proral; compare also post-classical Latin os prorae. With sense 2 compare prora. In sense 2b apparently after German proral.
- over-under
- over/under
- overuse
- over-vain
- overvaluation
- overvalue
- overvault
- overvaulting
- over-veil
- overventilate
- overventilation
- overview
- overviewer
- over-violent
- overvoltage
- overvote
- overvoting
- overvulcanise
- over-vulcanization
- over-vulcanize
- overvulcanize
- over-warm
- have (or add) another string to one's bow
- have (or be on) a short fuse
- have (or eat) someone for breakfast