noun Download 🔗Share A headframe. Examples : "The old mine's headstock, a rickety wooden tower, was a stark reminder of the town's forgotten history. " technical part structure machine industry building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of a machine (such as a lathe or drill) that supports a rotating part Examples : "The machinist carefully tightened the workpiece in the headstock of the lathe before starting the cutting process. " machine part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A beam that supports a bell. Examples : "The bell ringer checked the headstock to make sure it could safely support the weight of the new, larger bell. " architecture part building bell-ringing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A clamp that restrains a cow by the neck. Examples : "The farmer carefully guided the cow into the milking parlor and secured it in the headstock before starting the milking process. " agriculture animal machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The part of a lute-type string instrument, such as a guitar, that holds the tuning pegs or tensioning screws of the strings. Examples : "The guitar's headstock was decorated with intricate carvings. " music part device technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A transverse structural member at the extreme end of a rail vehicle's underframe. Examples : "The repair crew inspected the headstock of the train car to ensure it was strong enough to safely couple with the next car. " vehicle part technical machine structure industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
