knighthead

[nahyt-hed]

noun

Nautical.

1. either of a pair of upright members flanking and securing the bowsprit of a ship at the bow, often used as mooring bitts; apostle.

2. a plate at the fore end of a topgallant forecastle, on an iron or steel sailing ship, through which a spike bowsprit passes.

knighthead

/ ˈnaɪtˌhɛd /

noun

1. nautical either of a pair of vertical supports for each side of the bowsprit

Word History and Origins

Origin of knighthead¹

First recorded in 1705–15; knight + head

Word History and Origins

Origin of knighthead¹

C18: originally decorated with carvings of knights' heads

Example Sentences

Championship club Birmingham were taken over by Knighthead Capital Management LLC in June 2023, with Brady joining two months later.

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While many clubs will wish to calm expectations, Birmingham and their owners, Knighthead, will embrace them.

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Relegation and five permanent managers in the first season of Knighthead's ownership was not in the script when they bought the club in July 2023.

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Even before Knighthead officially took over, they provided the money to start work to open the lower tiers of Kop and Tilton Stands which had been closed for more than two years due to asbestos concerns.

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When the grow lights, which help maintain the turf, were plugged in earlier in Knighthead's reign they fused the stadium, with the internet and computers crashing, highlighting a previously unknown power issue.

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