headblock

English

noun
Definitions
  • In a sawmill carriage, a cross-block on which the head of the log rests.
  • (historical) A piece of wood in a carriage vehicle, connected with the spring and the perches, and joining the fore-gear and the hind-gear.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

block

Gloss

block of flats, n

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