Meaning ofcutwatersin English

Noun

1. a bridge pier's wedge; deflects water and ice
   The bridge's cutwaters helped to divert the strong current.
2. a ship's stem forward curve; resists water
   The ship's cutwaters were designed to reduce drag in the water.
3. plural of a ship's stem curve
   The ship's cutwaters were shaped to improve its overall stability.