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Navigational vs Cathead - What's the difference?

navigational | cathead |

As an adjective navigational

is pertaining to navigation.

As a noun cathead is

(nautical) a heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing.

navigational

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to navigation.

    • cathead

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (nautical) A heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing.
  • Similar rigging on the outside of a building.

    • Related terms

    * cathead biscuit