headstock
Americannoun
noun
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the part of a machine that supports and transmits the drive to the chuck Compare tailstock
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the wooden or metal block on which a church bell is hung
Etymology
Origin of headstock
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As well as playing conventionally, the four guitarists strum their guitars’ headstock, creating a high-pitched “ching” sound.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2018
It tracks your guitar’s motion with one Oculus Touch controller, which sticks snugly in a mount screwed to the headstock.
From The Verge ● Sep. 1, 2016
He can relax and try out new ideas, like making a “Metal Horns” headstock.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 5, 2015
The eight new acoustic models feature the guitar maker's signature curvy headstock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2015
This movement is repeated until the thread is cut to the proper depth, as determined by one of the stops for the headstock.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Franklin D. Jones
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