The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.
Wiktionary
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.