Meaning of billethead | Babel Free
Definitions
A carved wooden decoration, usually at the bow of a vessel, generally smaller than a figurehead
Examples
“we painted her on the outside, giving her open⟳ ports in her streak, and finishing off the nice work⟳ upon the stern, where sat Neptune in his car, holding his trident, drawn by sea-horses; and re-touched the gilding and coloring of the cornucopia which ornamented her billet-head.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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