Knighthead
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knighthead is a noun meaning A bollard or bitt.
Meaning
A bollard or bitt.
More Meanings
- Either of two timbers rising from the keel of a sailing ship and supporting the inner end of the bowsprit.
- A mitred backing timber which extends the after line of the rabbet in the stem to give extra support to the ends of the planks and the bowsprit.
Word Forms
- knightheads
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bitt-heads, headboard, beak, scrollhead, headrail, bitts.
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