headchair

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noun
Definitions
  • (railways) Part of a block switch on a railway line that the ends of the moveable rails rest on, and to which the stationary rails are attached.

Etymology

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

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chair

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