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cutwater Definition

cut·water (-wôt′ər)

noun

  1. the forward edge of a ship's stem at and below the waterline
  2. the angular edge of the pier of a bridge, facing upstream
cutwater Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The plank join scarfs are staggered so that they do not overlap and the stem post has a pronounced cutwater.

Adjective modifier

  • pronounced: The plank join scarfs are staggered so that they do not overlap and the stem post has a pronounced cutwater.

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