knighthead

n. 支撑杆

词形变化

knightheads 复数 knightheads

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    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.

  2. 2.

    A bollard or bitt.

  3. 3.

    Either of two timbers rising from the keel of a sailing ship and supporting the inner end of the bowsprit.

词源

From knight + head; sometimes decorated with a carving of a man's head.

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