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cathead

The correct spelling is cathead.

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noun

Say it like: Cat-hee-d

The correct spelling is cathead. 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.

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noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Similar rigging on the outside of a building.

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