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
Example Sentences
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The guitar I played on the song had a broken headstock.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2020
When a chord is coming up, its structure will appear as a flashing, buzzing pattern of dots on the guitar’s 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
When using the first method the tap must be placed with the point toward the headstock, the shank end being supported by the tailstock center.
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 Jones, Franklin D.
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