cutwater

cut.wa.ter

n.（名词）
Nautical The forward part of a ship`s prow.
【航海】 船首分水处：船首的前部
The wedge-shaped end of a bridge pier, designed to divide the current and break up ice floes.
桥墩分水角：桥墩的楔形边缘，用来分开水流并打碎浮冰块