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- [hed-stok]
- /ˈhɛdˌstɒk/
- /hˈedstɒk/
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- [hed-stok]
- /ˈhɛdˌstɒk/
Definitions of headstock word
- noun headstock the part of a machine containing or directly supporting the moving or working parts, as the assembly supporting and driving the live spindle in a lathe. 1
- noun headstock A set of bearings in a machine, supporting a revolving part. 1
- noun headstock the part of a machine that supports and transmits the drive to the chuck 0
- noun headstock the wooden or metal block on which a church bell is hung 0
- noun headstock a bearing or support for a revolving or moving part of a machine; specif., the part of a lathe supporting the spindle 0
- noun headstock (mining) A headframe. 0
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Origin of headstock
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; head + stock
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Parts of speech for Headstock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
headstock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
headstock usage trend in Literature
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- how to repair a broken headstock?
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