polehead

Meaning

1. noun The portion of a mast above the crossbar that holds the sail, which sometimes support a flag or topsail.
2. noun The top of a flagpole.
3. noun The top of any pole.
4. noun The front portion of the pole that attaches a coach or wagon to the team of horses that pulls it.
5. noun A housing for wires that is attached to the top of a telephone pole or similar pole carrying power lines.
6. noun An emblem, usually made of metal, that tops a pole which is carried by the steward or secretary of a rural British club or friendly society.
7. noun A tadpole.

Similar words

topmast pendant head capshore heading foretopsail masthead sloop span block topsail headsail