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n. (Naut.) 1. The fore part of a ship's prow, which cuts the water. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Zool.) A sea bird of the Atlantic (Rhynchops nigra); -- called also black skimmer, scissorsbill, and razorbill. See Skimmer. [ 1913 Webster ]