timberhead

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between rope and timberhead

is that rope is (nautical) cordage of at least 1 inch in diameter, or a length of such cordage while timberhead is (nautical) the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

As nouns the difference between rope and timberhead

is that rope is (uncountable) thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line while timberhead is (nautical) the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

As a verb rope

is to tie (something) with something.

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between belay and timberhead

is that belay is (nautical) to make a line fast by turns around a cleat, pin, or bitt while timberhead is (nautical) the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

As nouns the difference between belay and timberhead

is that belay is (climbing) the securing of a rope to a rock or other projection while timberhead is (nautical) the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

As a verb belay

is (obsolete) to surround; environ; inclose.

In nautical terms the difference between gunwale and timberhead

is that gunwale is the top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck while timberhead is the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

As nouns the difference between timber and timberhead

is that timber is postage stamp while timberhead is (nautical) the top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.