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Timberhead

Timberhead \Tim"ber*head`\, n. (Naut.) The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel head.

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timberhead

n. (context nautical English) The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

Usage examples of "timberhead".

A shot whipped out the timberhead which held the fore staysail sheets.