cutwater — [kut′wôt΄ər] n. 1. the forward edge of a ship s stem at and below the waterline 2. the angular edge of the pier of a bridge, facing upstream … English World dictionary
cutwater — noun Date: 1644 the forepart of a ship s stem … New Collegiate Dictionary
cutwater — /kut waw teuhr, wot euhr/, n. 1. Naut. a. the forward edge of the stem of a vessel, dividing the water as the vessel advances. b. a vertical timber construction set forward of and following the stem of a wooden vessel below the water line,… … Universalium
cutwater — noun a) The forward curve of the stem of a ship b) the wedge of a bridge pier, that resists the flow of water and ice … Wiktionary
cutwater — n. fore part of a ship s prow that cuts the water; starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge … English contemporary dictionary
cutwater — noun 1》 the forward edge of a ship s prow. 2》 a wedge shaped projection on the pier of a bridge … English new terms dictionary
cutwater — cut•wa•ter [[t]ˈkʌtˌwɔ tər, ˌwɒt ər[/t]] n. 1) naut. navig. the forward edge of the stem of a ship 2) civ a sharply pointed upstream face of a bridge pier, for resisting the effects of moving water or ice • Etymology: 1635–45 … From formal English to slang
cutwater — /ˈkʌtwɔtə/ (say kutwawtuh) noun 1. the forepart of a ship s stem or prow, which cuts the water. 2. the sharp edge of a pier of a bridge, which resists the action of water or ice …
cutwater — n. 1 the forward edge of a ship s prow. 2 a wedge shaped projection from a pier or bridge … Useful english dictionary
black skimmer — Cutwater Cut wa ter (k[u^]t w[add] t[ e]r), n. (Naut.) 1. The fore part of a ship s prow, which cuts the water. [1913 Webster] 2. A starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge, with an angle or edge directed up stream, in order… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
