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timberhead

The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc

Pronunciation: say timberhead

Meaning

The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

Example

The sailor tied the mooring line securely around the timberhead.

The sailor tied the mooring line securely around the timberhead.

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