beakhead

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Translations

English [edit]

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Beakhead

Etymology [edit]

Noun [edit]

beakhead (plural beakheads)

(nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.
(archaeology) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak.

Translations [edit]

protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

Finnish: kaljuuna (fi)

Swedish: galjon (sv) c

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