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Webster 1913 Edition

Catfall

Cat′fallˊ

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Noun.

(Naut.)

A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.

Totten.

Definition 2024

catfall

catfall

English

Noun

catfall ‎(plural catfalls)

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