cathead

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat, circular head or base of a container, such as a barrel or a cask.

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Rhymes

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head , dead , read , lead

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Variants

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cathead , catheads

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'cathead' is believed to come from the Old English word 'cat' meaning 'container' or 'cask', and 'head' meaning 'top' or 'end'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cathead' is also used in the construction industry to refer to a concrete or steel structure that supports the ends of a bridge.

2. In the world of brewing, a 'cathead' is the head of a beer glass.

3. The term 'cathead' has also been used in the past to refer to a type of sailing ship's masthead.

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Related Concepts

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1. barrel head: Another term for a cathead, specifically referring to the head or base of a barrel.

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Culture

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In folklore, a 'cathead' is also a term used to refer to a large, round, and often mischievous spirit or goblin that is said to live in the woods or near bodies of water. This use of the term is most common in Appalachian folklore.

How to Memorize "cathead"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, flat, circular object that serves as the base or head of a container, such as a barrel or a cask.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cathead' with the idea of a container's base or head.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Container's Top is a Cathead' to remember the meaning of the term.

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