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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) The fore part of a ship's prow, which cuts the water.

(3):

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