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headstock

/ˈhɛdˌstɑk/ /ˈhɛdˌstɒk/

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noun

Cabezal

A headframe.

Examples :

"The old mine's headstock, a rickety wooden tower, was a stark reminder of the town's forgotten history. "

El cabezal de la antigua mina, una torre de madera endeble, era un crudo recordatorio de la historia olvidada del pueblo.

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noun

Cabezal

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. "

El maquinista apretó cuidadosamente la pieza de trabajo en el cabezal del torno antes de comenzar el proceso de corte.

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noun

Yugo

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. "

El campanero revisó el yugo para asegurarse de que podía soportar con seguridad el peso de la campana nueva y más grande.

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noun

Cepos para ganado

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. "

El granjero guio cuidadosamente a la vaca hacia la sala de ordeño y la aseguró en los cepos para ganado antes de comenzar el proceso de ordeño.

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noun

Clavijero

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. "

El clavijero de la guitarra estaba decorado con intrincadas tallas.

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noun

Cabezal

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. "

El equipo de reparación inspeccionó el cabezal del vagón del tren para asegurarse de que era lo suficientemente resistente para acoplarse de forma segura al siguiente vagón.

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