headstock

American  

[hed-stok] / ˈhɛdˌstɒk /

noun

1. 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.

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headstock British  

/ ˈhɛdˌstɒk /

noun

1. the part of a machine that supports and transmits the drive to the chuck Compare tailstock

2. the wooden or metal block on which a church bell is hung

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Etymology

Origin of headstock

First recorded in 1725–35; head + stock

Example Sentences

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

The headstock and tailstock are attached to the bed in the usual manner, the frame carrying the emery wheel is bolted to the slide rest as shown, the rest traversing by a feed spindle motion.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua