ALL meanings of cathead
cat·head
C c - 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