peghead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instruments) The part of a stringed instrument, at the end of the neck, that holds the pegs or mechanical tuners used to control string tension.

Etymology

Compound from English peg + 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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