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What's The Definition Of Cutwater?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cutwater: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cutwater: See Also | Cutwater In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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. (Zo["o]l.) A sea bird of the Atlantic ({Rhynchops nigra});
-- called also {black skimmer}, {scissorsbill}, and
{razorbill}. See {Skimmer}.
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