cat·head
| \ ˈkat-ˌhed
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Definition of cathead
: a projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of a ship to which the anchor is hoisted and secured
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“Cathead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathead. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of cathead was in 1626
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