headend

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cable TV control centre, at which terrestrial and satellite signals are received, monitored and injected into the cable network.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

end

Gloss

patient of action

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