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Specialty Expressions: HEAD END

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Head endBusiness1: The primary transmission or receive source in a system, especially in CATV. (references)
  2: 1) A central control device required by some networks (e.g., LANs or MANs) to provide such centralized functions as remodulation, retiming, message accountability, contention control, diagnostic control, and access to a gateway. 2) A central control device, within CATV systems, that provides centralized functions such as remodulation. (references)
Head endMechanical EngineeringThe closed end of the cylinder. Source: European Union. (references)
Head endMiningA. Usually the ultimate delivery end of a conveyor.b. That part of a mining belt conveyor that includes the head section, a power unit, and, if required, the connecting section and a belt take-up. (references)

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