cathead

Meaning

Noun

  • 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.

Origin

  • cat + head?

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