noun🔗ShareA 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. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSimilar 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. "architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
