noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The sailor secured the anchor to the cathead, ready to drop it quickly if needed. " nautical sailing vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Similar rigging on the outside of a building. Examples : "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. " architecture building nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
