cutwater

American  

[kuht-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈkʌtˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

1. Nautical.

   1. the forward edge of the stem of a vessel, dividing the water as the vessel advances.

   2. a vertical timber construction set forward of and following the stem of a wooden vessel below the water line, usually curving forward above the water line to support a beak-head or figurehead.

2. Civil Engineering. a sharply pointed upstream face of a bridge pier, for resisting the effects of moving water or ice.

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cutwater British  

/ ˈkʌtˌwɔːtə /

noun

1. the forward part of the stem of a vessel, which cuts through the water

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Etymology

Origin of cutwater

First recorded in 1635–45; cut + water

Example Sentences

"Canned cocktails are a convenient and quality solution for cocktail lovers," Earl Kight, the co-founder and chief sales and marketing officer for Cutwater Spirits, told BevAlc Insights for its 2022 RTD cocktail forecast.

From Salon

And canned cocktail brand Cutwater Spirits harkened back to an iconic 1997 Apple campaign, “Here’s to the Crazy Ones,” with a twist.

From Washington Times

Beer expert Gwen Conley, who directs quality and innovation at Cutwater Spirits and was not involved in the research, says such a test could augment quality assurance for both beer and distilled spirits.

From Scientific American

For those unfamiliar, the beverage is a product from Cutwater, which incorporates ginger, bitters, lime and vodka for a canned spin on the popular party drink known as a Moscow Mule.

From Fox News

Smaller agencies, such as Cutwater in San Francisco, are feeling the pressure.

From New York Times