cathead

ˈkæthɛd

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#1·2h ago

(technology, chiefly, mining) A (small) ropes]], etc. or winch]] forming part of hoisting machinery.

Origin: The is derived from . is from the fact that such a timber traditionally had a cat or lion’s head carved on its end. is apparently from the fact that the biscuit is similar in size to a cat’s head. The is derived from the noun. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·2h ago

(UK, dialectal) A nodule of ironstone containing fossil remains.

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