Cutwater

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounThe forward curve of the stem of a ship

2.nounThe wedge of a bridge pier, that resists the flow of water and ice.

3.nounA black skimmer; a sea bird of the species Rynchops niger, that flies low over the sea, "cutting" the water surface with its lower mandible to catch small fish.

Synonyms

gunwale whaleback fairwater turret deck sternwheel bow wave winding hole winger wimple wing wale chine

Rhymes With

coconut water but water cut water nut water what water

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