cathead

cat·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kat-hed]
- /ˈkætˌhɛd/
- /ˈkæt.hed/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-hed]
- /ˈkætˌhɛd/

Definitions of cathead word

noun cathead a fitting at the bow of a vessel for securing the anchor when raised 3
noun cathead a projecting beam of wood or iron near the bow of a ship, to which an old-fashioned anchor was hoisted 3
noun cathead a projecting timber or metal beam to which an anchor is hoisted and secured. 1
noun cathead A horizontal beam extending from each side of a ship’s bow, used for raising and carrying an anchor. 1
noun cathead (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. 0
noun cathead Similar rigging on the outside of a building. 0

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Origin of cathead

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30; cat + head

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Parts of speech for Cathead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cathead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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