snaphead

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hemispherical or rounded head to a rivet or bolt.
  • A swaging tool with a cavity in its face for forming such a rounded head.

Etymology

Compound from English snap + 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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