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timberhead Meaning
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timberhead (n.)
The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel head.
timberhead Sentence Examples
- The ship reached the timberhead, where the bowsprit was attached to the ship's hull.
- The captain directed the crew to secure the sails at the timberhead.
- The sailors used heavy chains to fasten the anchor to the timberhead.
- The sturdy timberhead withstood the force of the ocean currents.
- The ship's figurehead adorned the timberhead, giving it a distinctive appearance.
- The timberhead served as a support point for the ship's rigging.
- The weathered timberhead bore witness to countless sea voyages.
- The crew used the timberhead as a lookout point, scanning the horizon for approaching vessels.
- The ship's timberhead was a vital part of its structural integrity.
- The captain always kept a watchful eye on the timberhead, ensuring it remained secure.
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The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel head.
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The ship reached the timberhead, where the bowsprit was attached to the ship's hull.
The captain directed the crew to secure the sails at the timberhead.
The sailors used heavy chains to fasten the anchor to the timberhead.
The sturdy timberhead withstood the force of the ocean currents.
