noun. The forward part of a ship's prow.

noun. The wedge-shaped end of a bridge pier, designed to divide the current and break up ice floes.

noun. The fore part of a ship's prow, which cuts the water. Also called false stem.

noun. The lower portion of the pier of a bridge, formed with an angle or edge directed up the stream, so as more effectually to resist the action of the water, ice, etc.

noun. The razorbill, or black skimmer, Rhynchops nigra.

noun. The fore part of a ship's prow, which cuts the water.

noun. A starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge, with an angle or edge directed up stream, in order better to resist the action of water, ice, etc.; the sharpened upper end of the pier itself.

noun. A sea bird of the Atlantic (Rhynchops nigra); -- called also black skimmer, scissorsbill, and razorbill. See Skimmer.

noun. The forward curve of the stem of a ship

noun. the wedge of a bridge pier, that resists the flow of water and ice.

noun. a black skimmer; a sea bird of the species Rhynchops niger, that flies low over the sea, "cutting" the water surface with its lower mandible to catch small fish.

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