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tim•ber•head
(tim′bər hed′),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
- Nautical, Naval Termsthe top end of a timber, rising above the deck and serving for belaying ropes.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa bollard resembling this in position and use.
- timber + head 1785–95