timberhead

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(timbər hed′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
tim•ber•head  (timbər hed′),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsthe top end of a timber, rising above the deck and serving for belaying ropes.
  2. Nautical, Naval Termsa bollard resembling this in position and use.
  • timber + head 1785–95


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