noun🔗ShareKattkopfA 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."The sailor secured the anchor to the cathead, ready to drop it quickly if needed. "Der Seemann sicherte den Anker am Kattkopf, bereit, ihn bei Bedarf schnell fallen zu lassen.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄhnliche Takelage an der Außenseite eines GebäudesSimilar rigging on the outside of a building."The construction workers used a cathead to lift heavy materials to the higher floors of the building, much like sailors use one on a ship. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten eine ähnliche Takelage, um schwere Materialien in die oberen Stockwerke des Gebäudes zu heben, ähnlich wie Seeleute sie auf einem Schiff verwenden.architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading