Definitions

1. noun

A catherwood is a term used to describe the horizontal beams supporting the ends of rafters or purlins in a roof, especially in medieval English buildings.

“The ancient church’s catherwood had been damaged by the storm.”

2. proper noun

Catherwood can also refer to the surname of several notable individuals, such as the 19th-century English artist Frederick Catherwood.

“Frederick Catherwood’s artwork featured intricate drawings of ancient ruins.”