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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