noun🔗ShareEscalera de gatoA 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. "El marinero aseguró el ancla a la escalera de gato, listo para soltarla rápidamente si fuera necesario.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAparejo similar en el exterior de un edificioSimilar 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. "Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron un aparejo similar para levantar materiales pesados a los pisos superiores del edificio, de manera muy similar a como los marineros usan uno en un barco.architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading