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The cutwater is the distinctive forward edge of a vessel’s stem or prow, situated at the water level. For instance, in the following passage, the cutwater is referred to as a protective feature of a sailboat:
As the sailboat cut through the gentle waves, the captain expertly maneuvered the vessel, her cutwater serving as a protective shield against the encroaching waves.
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