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headstock

Noun

head=stock

WORDNET DICTIONARY

headstock(n = noun.artifact) - 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);

headstock, n.

A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine [1913 Webster]

headstock, n. a set of bearings in a machine, supporting a revolving part.

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