Cathead example sentences

"Cathead" Example Sentences

1. The old wooden cathead creaked as the winch turned.
2. The cathead held the anchor chain as the sailors heaved it up.
3. The broken cathead needed to be repaired before they could weigh anchor.
4. The cathead was shaped like a giant claw for gripping the thick anchor chain.
5. The rusty old cathead was difficult to turn.
6. The sailors attached the chain to the cathead so they could raise the anchor.
7. They greased the gears on the cathead to make it turn more easily.
8. The ship's mechanic worked on fixing the broken parts of the cathead.
9. The cathead grabbed the anchor chain and held it securely as they lifted the anchor.
10. They replaced the worn wooden cathead with a new metal one.
11. The cathead stuck out over the side of the ship.
12. The anchor chain ran through the cathead and connected to the windlass.
13. The sailors dropped the anchor into the sea and started turning the cathead.
14. The cathead groaned as the winch turned, taking up the slack in the chain.
15. The old cathead creaked and squeaked as it turned.
16. Raising the anchor required turning the winch on the cathead.
17. The anchor chain wound around the drum of the cathead.
18. The cathead lifted the heavy anchors with ease.
19. The cathead protruded over the gunwale of the ship.
20. The cathead held the anchor while the crew raised and lowered it.
21. The anchor rode up and down through the cathead.
22. They modified the cathead to work more efficiently.
23. Raising the anchor put stress on the aging cathead.
24. Men pushed on the spokes of the cathead's winch to raise the anchor.
25. The cathead looked like the end of a crane, made to hold the anchor hardware.
26. Dust covered the cathead from years of disuse.
27. The crew assembled around the cathead to raise the anchor.
28. They oiled the rusty cathead until it turned more smoothly.
29. Ropes secured the cathead to the deck of the ship.
30. The anchor rested on the cathead between voyages.
31. Workers repaired the damaged cathead.
32. Loose bolts on the cathead needed to be tightened.
33. They installed a new wooden cathead on the bow of the ship.
34. Volumes were written about the cathead hardware on ships.
35. The cathead faced forward on the bow of the ship.
36. Sailors held the chain as they ran it through the cathead.
37. The cathead had worn grooves in it from years of use.
38. The cathead had lock pins to secure the anchor chain.
39. The cathead faced out over the water while at anchor.
40. Wisdom has been passed down for generations about caring for catheads.
41. He examined the cathead closely for any signs of wear.
42. Windlasses and catheads were critical parts of a ship.
43. The men stood around the cathead waiting to get under way.
44. The ship's navigator kept an eye on the cathead while at anchor.
45. The storm tossed waves crashed against the cathead.
46. The shipyard replaced outdated wooden catheads with modern steel ones.
47. Sailors discussed improvements that could be made to the cathead design.
48. The cathead creaked as it took the strain of the anchor cable.
49. Experienced sailors knew how to properly maintain a ship's cathead.
50. The sounds of waves hitting the cathead lulled him to sleep at night.
51. The age of the cathead showed in its worn and weathered appearance.
52. Pictures do not do justice to the massive size of a ship's cathead.
53. The cathead was one of the largest pieces of metal on the entire ship.
54. Rusted parts on the cathead needed to be replaced.
55. The new cathead was bolted securely to the deck.
56. He sketched drawings of ships' catheads for his design project.
57. The size and shape of catheads varied from ship to ship.
58. The cathead turned the windlass until the anchor was fully raised.
59. They greased the bearings on the cathead to reduce friction.
60. The blacksmith forged a new claw for the wooden cathead.

Common Phases

1. The sailor attached the rope to the cathead to hoist the sail.
2. The cathead was used to secure the mooring lines when the ship was docked.
3. He climbed up the cathead to get a better view of the sea.
4. The wind lashed against the cathead and rigging of the ship.
5. The ship used a steam capstan instead of a traditional capstan and cathead.
6. The winch operator sat on the cathead and worked the hand crank to raise the anchor.
7. He secured the rope around the cathead to tie down the hatch covers.
8. The cathead mounted through the stem of the ship allowed the lines to be tied off.
9. The crew gathered around the cathead as the captain prepared to address them.
10. The cathead and bitts provided secure anchoring points for the ship's lines and ropes.
11. The large timber that formed the cathead groaned under the strain of the rigging.
12. They craned their necks to watch the massive timber cathead slowly creak into place.
13. The seamen affectionately named the sturdy cathead "Old Betsy."
14. The cathead timber protruded from the bow of the ship.
15. They had to replace the cracked cathead timber before setting sail again.
16. The cathead creaked and groaned under the weight of the anchor chain.
17. The sailors tied the mooring lines to the large brass cleats mounted on the cathead.
18. He climbed up the rope ladder to the wooden cathead platform.
19. The painted cathead stood out in vivid contrast to the dull grey of the ship's plating.
20. The cathead and bitts bore the scars and wear marks of decades of hard use.
21. The cathead bitts were designed to take the strain of heavy ropes and lines.
22. They replaced the rope fenders with solid timber ones to protect the cathead.
23. The ship's bell hung from an iron frame attached to the cathead timber.
24. The cathead timber groaned and creaked under the strain of the sail.
25. They carefully coated the cathead timber with protective preservative.
26. The bitter winter winds and salt spray had weathered the cathead timber.
27. The cathead provided a stable platform for anchoring the ship's lines.
28. The cathead timber and bitts took the strain as the ship rolled in the heavy seas.
29. They attached heavy rope fenders around the cathead to protect the hull.
30. The cathead on the bow was worn smooth from years of marlinespike work.
31. The cathead timber boomed and creaked as the anchor chain ran out.
32. The lookout crow's nest was perched atop the cathead timber.
33. The cathead timber provided an anchor point for the stays and shrouds.
34. The catheads were made from the hardest, densest timber they could find.
35. The cathead timber strained and groaned under the pull of the winch.
36. The cathead timber had lasted through a hundred raging storms at sea.
37. They swabbed the cathead timber with pitch to seal it against the weather.
38. The bosun gave the cathead timber an approving pat before turning away.
39. The catheads were the ship's most important timber fitting.
40. The ship's figurehead was mounted on the cathead timber.
41. They used baggywrinkle to protect the cathead timber from the weather.
42. The cathead timber was showing signs of dry rot and needed replacement.
43. The cathead timber provided a solid base for the capstan.
44. The cathead timber swayed and groaned as the sails filled with wind.
45. The cathead timber creaked a mournful tune as the wind whispered through the rigging.
46. The crew used the catheads as steps to board the ship.
47. They trimmed the cathead timber with polished brass plates.
48. The cathead timber was stained black by years of tar and pitch.
49. The cathead timber strained under the pull of the hawser.
50. The cathead timber and bitts were the most reliable fittings on the ship.
51. Ropes were tied to the cathead timber to support the jibboom.
52. The cathead timber groaned a tired sigh as another storm approached.
53. The cathead timber was lashed securely to the bow.
54. They fashioned the cathead timber from the strongest oak they could find.
55. The cathead timber provided something solid to lean against during a storm.
56. The cathead timber supported the hoists used to raise the anchors.
57. The cathead timber was worn smooth where sailors grabbed it for support.
58. The crew winched the anchor up onto the cathead timber and bitts.
59. The cathead timber had grown old and weary over the years at sea.
60. They drenched the cathead timber and bitts with linseed oil to preserve them.