timberhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

Etymology

Compound from English timber + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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