knighthead

knight·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyt-hed]
- /ˈnaɪtˌhɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahyt-hed]
- /ˈnaɪtˌhɛd/

Definitions of knighthead word

noun knighthead either of a pair of upright members flanking and securing the bowsprit of a ship at the bow, often used as mooring bitts; apostle. 1
noun knighthead a plate at the fore end of a topgallant forecastle, on an iron or steel sailing ship, through which a spike bowsprit passes. 1
noun knighthead A mitred backing timber which extends the after line of the rabbet in the stem to give extra support to the ends of the planks and the bowsprit. 1
noun knighthead either of a pair of vertical supports for each side of the bowsprit 0
noun knighthead A bollard or bitt. 0
noun knighthead Either of two timbers rising from the keel of a sailing ship and supporting the inner end of the bowsprit. 0

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Origin of knighthead

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; knight + head

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Parts of speech for Knighthead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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knighthead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

knighthead usage trend in Literature

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