| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun Plural | 1. Plural inflection of the noun headstock.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Noun Base (headstock) | 1. 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).[Wordnet]. 2. A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine.[Websters]. 3. The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock.[Websters]. 4. The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.[Websters]. | |
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Date "HEADSTOCKS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1907. (references) |
Specialty Definition: HEADSTOCKS
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Mining | See: headframe. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: headstock
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Work headstock | Mechanical Engineering | Assembly with spindle to produce rotary feed of work piece in thread milling and grinding machines. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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Topics by Level of Interest: headstock | ||||
| Topics sorted by level of Interest | Level (1=low, 600=high) | Topics sorted Alphabetically | Level (1=low, 600=high) | |
| Headstock | 24 | Headstock | 24 | |
| Matching headstock | 3 | Matching headstock | 3 | |
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