Catfall

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

    "belay the catfall; pass the stopper ; hook the fish"

Example

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"belay the catfall; pass the stopper ; hook the fish"

Etymology

From cat + fall?

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