English Word · Intermediate
billethead
A carved wooden decoration, usually at the bow of a vessel, generally smaller than a figurehead
Pronunciation: say billethead
Meaning
A carved wooden decoration, usually at the bow of a vessel, generally smaller than a figurehead
Example
The old ship featured a simple, unadorned billethead at its bow.
The old ship featured a simple, unadorned billethead at its bow.
Practice tips
- Practice billethead out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.