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panhead

American  
[pan-hed] / ˈpænˌhɛd /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

  • panheaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of panhead

First recorded in 1865–70; pan 1 + head

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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.

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