Definition of Catfall. Meaning of Catfall. Synonyms of Catfall

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Definition of Catfall

Catfall
Catfall Cat"fall`, n. (Naut.) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead. --Totten.

Meaning of Catfall from wikipedia

- a ship's windl****. When at anchor, the anchor rope (called a cable or catfall) was secured to this with a smaller rope tie called a seizing. The English...