KNIGHT-HEADS
\nˈa͡ɪthˈɛdz], \nˈaɪthˈɛdz], \n_ˈaɪ_t_h_ˈɛ_d_z]\
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(Naut.) In merchant ships, the bitts supporting the ends of the windlass, on the main-deck.
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(Naut.) The lower jear-blocks, which were formerly bitts with sheaves in them.
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(Naut.) Two large timbers for supporting the bowsprit, rising above and on each side of the stem, i.q. Bollard timbers.
By Henry Percy Smith
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