cutwater

Meanings

• noun

  A cutwater is a flat, projecting piece at the stem or forefoot of a ship, designed to reduce the impact of waves.

  - "The cutwater of the ship was designed to reduce the impact of waves."
  - "The cutwater of the old sailing ship was particularly large and well-designed."

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Variants

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cutwater , cutwaters

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'cuttan' meaning 'to cut' and 'water' meaning 'water'. The cutwater of a ship is a large, flat piece that is cut into the water to reduce the impact of waves.

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Trivia

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1. The cutwater of a ship can also help to improve its stability in rough seas.

2. The cutwater was an important feature of Viking ships, which were known for their seaworthiness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bow: The front part of a ship, including the cutwater.

2. Forefoot: The part of a ship's hull that is under the foremast or foremast rigging.

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Culture

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The cutwater is an important feature of ships, particularly those that sail in rough waters. It has been depicted in art and literature, and is a common element in nautical terminology.

How to Memorize "cutwater"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ship sailing through rough waters. Imagine the large, flat cutwater at the front of the ship reducing the impact of the waves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cutwater' with the image of a ship's bow cutting through the water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'CUTS THE WAVES' to remember the meaning of cutwater.

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