Definitions for cathead

cathead cat·head

Spelling: [kat-hed]
IPA: /ˈkætˌhɛd/

Cathead is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 156 anagrams from letters in cathead (aacdeht).

Definitions for cathead

noun

  1. a projecting timber or metal beam to which an anchor is hoisted and secured.

Origin of cathead

First recorded in 1620-30; cat + head

Examples for cathead

As cathead reached the bottom of the stairs, Sube dived under the bed.

"They're in the pantry," said Sube as he started to follow cathead down the stairs.

cathead's anger subsided as he caught sight of his brother's livid countenance.

The natural thing would have been to tell cathead the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth.

All lent a hand except cathead, who discreetly remained in the background.

Sube was still gazing at the banknote when cathead came out of the house.

He hardly knew the difference between the cable and the cathead.

"You ain't told me what you're all dressed up for," cathead reminded him presently.

Not that he was afraid cathead would tell; he had no thought of that.

The sound of cathead's voice brought Sube back to his senses.

Word Value for cathead
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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