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headblock.

In a sawmill carriage, a cross-block on which the head of the log rests.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. In a sawmill carriage, a cross-block on which the head of the log rests.

  2. A piece of wood in a carriage (vehicle), connected with the spring and the perches, and joining the fore-gear and the hind-gear.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From head + block.

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