CATHEAD
Etymology
Noun
cathead (plural catheads)
(nautical) A heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing.
Similar rigging on the outside of a building.
Source: Wiktionary
Cat"head`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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