Cutwater

Definition of Cutwater

Cut´wa`ter   Pronunciation: kŭt´wạ`tẽr
n.1.(Naut.) The fore part of a ship's prow, which cuts the water.
2.A starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge, with an angle or edge directed up stream, in order better to resist the action of water, ice, etc.; the sharpened upper end of the pier itself.
3.(Zool.) A sea bird of the Atlantic (Rhynchops nigra); - called also black skimmer, scissorsbill, and razorbill. See Skimmer.
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