cathead

/K AE1 T HH EH0 D/
noun
  1. 1

    A 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.

  2. 2

    Similar rigging on the outside of a building.

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