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cutwater.

The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

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

  3. A 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.

Where this word comes from

From cut + water.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.