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panhead

American

[pan-hed] / ˈpænˌhɛd /

noun

a rivet or screw head having the form of a truncated cone.

Other Word Forms

panheaded

adjective

Etymology

Origin of panhead

First recorded in 1865–70; pan ¹ + head

Example Sentences

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The 'Captain America' Harley-Davidson - a panhead chopper with a chromed hard-tail frame - is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2014

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