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headbox.

Synonym of headrail.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Synonym of headrail.

  2. A device for distributing a suspension of solids in water to a machine at a constant rate, or for retarding the rate of flow, as to a top-feed filter, or for eliminating by overflow some of the finest particles.

  3. The topmost square of a USPSA target holding the B and A scoring zones.

Where this word comes from

From head + box.

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