noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A rope at the bows of a ship used to fasten it to a wharf, etc.
2. 2
   a mooring line that secures the bow of a boat or ship to a wharf wordnet

Synonyms

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cranial restraintfirmhardheaded personhead devicehead immobilizerhead restraint

Antonyms

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capriciousficklefreedomirresolute

Etymology

From head + fast.