butt head ? butt heads ?

butt head An' they went up to haul her in an' there's no way (to) tighten her 'cause the butt heads come out (of her). (At) last they had to build (a) slip an' haul her up an' make a slight repair on her. (part of ship which helps to keep her watertight?) J. D. A. WIDDO...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/9336
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Summary:butt head An' they went up to haul her in an' there's no way (to) tighten her 'cause the butt heads come out (of her). (At) last they had to build (a) slip an' haul her up an' make a slight repair on her. (part of ship which helps to keep her watertight?) J. D. A. WIDDOWSON JUL 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn