timberhead

[ tim-ber-hed ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the top end of a timber, rising above the deck and serving for belaying ropes.
2. a bollard resembling this in position and use.

timberhead

/ ˈtɪmbəˌhɛd /

noun

1. nautical a timber, the top of which rises above deck level and is used as a bollard

Word History and Origins

Origin of timberhead¹

First recorded in 1785–95; timber + head