catfall

As a noun catfall is

(nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As nouns the difference between catcall and catfall

is that catcall is a shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo while catfall is (nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As a verb catcall

is to make such an exclamation.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and catfall

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while catfall is a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As an adjective careful

is (obsolete) full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad.

As a noun catfall is

(nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

In nautical terms the difference between cathead and catfall

is that cathead is 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 while catfall is a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As nouns the difference between anchor and catfall

is that anchor is (label) a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement while catfall is (nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As a verb anchor

is to hold an object, especially a ship or a boat to a fixed point.

As nouns the difference between hoist and catfall

is that hoist is a hoisting device, such as pulley or crane while catfall is a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As a verb hoist

is to raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

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

is that rope is (nautical) cordage of at least 1 inch in diameter, or a length of such cordage while catfall is (nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As nouns the difference between rope and catfall

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 catfall is (nautical) a rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

As a verb rope

is to tie (something) with something.