Looking for the meaning of the word CUTWATER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CUTWATER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cutwater
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌtˌwɔːtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the forward edge of a ship's prow.
Short Definition:forward edge of ship's prow
Definition:
a wedge-shaped projection on the pier of a bridge, which divides the flow of water and prevents debris from becoming trapped against the pier.
Short Definition:wedge-shaped projection on pier of bridge
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