The upper front rim of a boat (mang-) breaks the waves (-en).
Ilo. 'a crack, break, sprain'
Maganay a mangpalsi iyaw morong no abang.
The bow of the canoe is good to break the waves.
Palsyen lampitaw kelsang.
(The upper front rim of) the outrigger boat breaks the waves.
pamalsi
The upper wider rim of a boat that breaks the waves or keeps the boat afloat.