cutwater

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Sinonieme

flashing

forefoot

skimmer

throating

Vertalings

tajamar

tallamar

taille-mer

tagliamare

talha-mar

Etimologie (Engels)

From cut + water.