cutwater Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cut"wa`ter noun

Definitions

(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 birdge, 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. (Zoöl.) A sea bird of the Atlantic (Rhynchops nigra); -- called also black skimmer, scissorsbill, and razorbill. See Skimmer.