Headfast (Noun)
Meaning
A mooring line that secures the bow of a boat or ship to a wharf.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain carefully secured the headfast to the wharf cleat to prevent the ship from drifting away.
- A sturdy headfast was essential for mooring the large cargo vessel alongside the dock.
- The crew quickly cast off the headfast and set sail for the open sea.
- After docking, the first mate made sure the headfast was properly tied off to the wharf.
- A snapped headfast nearly sent the sailboat crashing into the dock before the crew could react.