Associations to the word «Headstock»

Wiktionary

HEADSTOCK, noun. (mining) A headframe.
HEADSTOCK, noun. A part of a machine (such as a lathe or drill) that supports a rotating part
HEADSTOCK, noun. A beam that supports a bell.
HEADSTOCK, noun. A clamp that restrains a cow by the neck.
HEADSTOCK, noun. The part of a guitar that holds the tensioning screws of the strings.

Dictionary definition

HEADSTOCK, noun. The stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe).

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