Beakhead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beakhead is a noun meaning (nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.
Meaning
(nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.
More Meanings
- (archaeology) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak.
Example Sentences
Holonyms: beak < bow, stem, forestem, prow, prore < ship < vessel
“For seven days, thou old cozzener,” said the mate, “thou shalt keep clean the beakhead and the chains, and lucky art thou to be at sea. Ashore they would have whipped thee through the streets at the cart’s tail.”
Word Forms
- beakheads
- beak-head
Synonyms for beakhead
Depending on context, synonyms include beak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beak-head, beak, stemhead, figurehead, beadhook, fantail.
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