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cutwater

cutwater

9.9
A pointed part at the front of a boat that cuts through water
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌtˌwɔːtər/
  • Specialized
: proa
  • The ship's cutwater sliced through the waves effortlessly.

Examples

  • Barnacles had collected on the cutwater after months at sea.

  • Engineers designed the cutwater to improve the boat's speed and stability.

  • The cutwater sliced cleanly through the waves as the ship sailed forward.

  • Many modern boats have a sharp cutwater for better performance.

  • The cutwater at the front of the boat allowed it to glide smoothly through the water.

  • Engineers optimized the cutwater design to enhance the ship's efficiency in rough seas.

  • As the boat raced forward, the cutwater efficiently separated the waves in its path.

How Pointed

cutwater
  • Specialized
9.9
bow
72 4.9

Surface Forms

cutwater singular
cutwaters plural

Morphology

cutwater = cut + water (transparent) = cut + water

The meaning is directly built from 'cut' + 'water' — a part that divides or cuts the water as the vessel moves.

Etymology

Cutwater comes from the simple parts cut and water, giving the clear image of something that 'cuts water' as it moves. That's why it names the pointed front of a boat that splits the waves to help the ship go faster and stay steady.