beakhead

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Noun

beakhead (plural beakheads)

1. (nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.
2. (archaeology) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak.

Translations

• French: poulaine, éperon, guibre
• German: galion
• Italian: sperone, polena, rostro
• Portuguese: beque
• Spanish: espolón, alas de proa

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