English Word · Advanced
norman
wooden bar or iron pin used on a ship
Pronunciation: /ˈnɔɹmən/
Meaning
A wooden bar or iron pin used on a ship, for example to help secure a rope at a bitt.
Example
The sailor looped the line around the norman pin in the bitt.
The sailor looped the line around the norman pin in the bitt.
Practice tips
- Practice norman 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 advanced-level learners.