Definition of Beakhead. Meaning of Beakhead. Synonyms of Beakhead

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Definition of Beakhead

Beakhead
Beakhead Beak"head`, n. 1. (Arch.) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak. --Parker. 2. (Naut.) (a) A small platform at the fore part of the upper deck of a vessel, which contains the water closets of the crew. (b) (Antiq.) Same as Beak, 3.

Meaning of Beakhead from wikipedia

- A beakhead or beak is the protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship. It was ****ed on sailing vessels from the 16th to the 18th century...
- quarters in the bow of the ship, even if below the main deck. Aftercastle Beakhead Bridge (nautical) **** deck Oxford dictionary search, retrieved 2013-08-22...
- figureheads can be attached to the upper end of the stem.[citation needed] Beakhead Bow Deadwood Prow V-hull (boat) Maloney, Elbert (2006). Chapman Piloting...
- lateen mizzen-mast. She was shown with a stern gallery and with the long beakhead characteristic of a galleon. The foremast was set forward of the forecastle...
- distinguishing features of the galleon include the long, prominent beak or beakhead followed by a foremast and mainmast, both noticeably taller than the single...
- launching, work continued on finishing the upper deck, the sterncastle, the beakhead and the rigging. Sweden had still not developed a sizeable sailcloth industry...
- ship Aftercastle Afterdeck Anchor Anchor windl**** Apparent wind indicator Beakhead Bilge Bilgeboard Bitts Boom brake Bow or prow Bowsprit Cable Capstan Cathead...
- seat of ease, a euphemism for a sitting toilet which was located in the beakhead. Kevin J. Crisman (30 January 2014). Coffins of the Brave: Lake Shipwrecks...
- The head on the beakhead of the 17th-century warship Vasa. The toilets are the two square box-like structures on either side of the bowsprit. On the starboard...
- ship Aftercastle Afterdeck Anchor Anchor windl**** Apparent wind indicator Beakhead Bilge Bilgeboard Bitts Boom brake Bow or prow Bowsprit Cable Capstan Cathead...