{Bollard timber} (Naut.), a timber, also called a knighthead, rising just within the stem in a ship, on either side of the bowsprit, to secure its end. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
bollard timber — noun : knighthead 1 … Useful english dictionary
Bollard — Bol lard, n. [Cf. {Bole} the stem of a tree, and {Pollard}.] An upright wooden or iron post in a boat or on a dock, used in veering or fastening ropes. [1913 Webster] {Bollard timber} (Naut.), a timber, also called a knighthead, rising just… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bollard — A bollard is a short vertical post typically found where large ships dock. While originally it only meant a post [ [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=bollard searchmode=none Online Etymology Dictionary ] ] used on a quay for mooring, the … Wikipedia
bollard — noun /ˈbɒlɑːd/ a) A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ships mooring lines etc are secured b) A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic… … Wiktionary
companion — Synonyms and related words: Bayard, Don Quixote, Gawain, Lancelot, Ritter, Sidney, Sir Galahad, abigail, accompanier, accompanist, accompanyist, ace, adjunct, ally, alter ego, amah, amiable, amigo, analogon, analogue, associate, attend, attendant … Moby Thesaurus
parts — Synonyms and related words: AF amplifier, AFC, AFC mixer, CRT, CW oscillator, FM detector, PCV valve, RF amplifier, TR switch, TR unit, ability, accelerator, adder, adjustable propeller, afterburner, aileron, air controls, air scoop, airscrew,… … Moby Thesaurus
ship — Synonyms and related words: Graf Zeppelin, address, aeroplane, aerostat, air express, aircraft, airfreight, airmail, airplane, airship, argosy, ark, avion, back, bag, balance rudder, ballonet, balloon, barge, barrel, bathyscaphe, batten, beak,… … Moby Thesaurus
Knighthead — Knight head , n. (Naut.) A bollard timber. See under {Bollard}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knighthead — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: so called from its having been carved to represent knights 1. : one of two timbers rising in the bows of a wooden ship just within the stem with one on each side of the bowsprit called also bollard timber 2. : a… … Useful english dictionary
timberhead — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. : the top end of a ship s timber used above the gunwale (as for belaying ropes) 2. : a bollard bolted to the deck where the end of a timber would come * * * /tim beuhr hed /, n. Naut. 1. the top end of a timber, rising… … Useful english dictionary
