cutterhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • A rotating cylindrical cutting tool located at the head of a drill, boring machine, or the like.

Etymology

Compound from English cutter + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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