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cutwater

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtwɔːtə/

Definition of cutwater

noun

  • 1the forward edge of a ship’s prow.
  • 2a wedge-shaped projection on the pier of a bridge, which divides the flow of water and prevents debris from becoming trapped against the pier.

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Definition of cutwater in the US English dictionary