Catfall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catfall is a noun meaning (nautical) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.
Meaning
(nautical) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.
Example Sentences
belay the catfall; pass the stopper ; hook the fish
Word Forms
- catfalls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fish, fantail, fluke, tailer, bait-cord, grapnel.
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