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timberhead

[ tim-ber-hed ]

noun

, Nautical.
  1. the top end of a timber, rising above the deck and serving for belaying ropes.
  2. a bollard resembling this in position and use.

timberhead

/ ˈtɪmbəˌhɛd /

noun

  1. nautical a timber, the top of which rises above deck level and is used as a bollard

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Word History and Origins

Origin of timberhead1

First recorded in 1785–95; timber + head

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timberedtimber hitch

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