cathead

[ kat-hed ]

nounNautical.
  1. a projecting timber or metal beam to which an anchor is hoisted and secured.

Origin of cathead

1
First recorded in 1620–30; cat + head

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British Dictionary definitions for cathead

cathead

/ (ˈkætˌhɛd) /


noun
  1. a fitting at the bow of a vessel for securing the anchor when raised

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