Meaning Of The Word Headstock

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headstock in American English
a bearing or support for a revolving or moving part of a machine; specif., the part of a lathe supporting the spindle
noun: the part of a machine containing or directly supporting the moving or working parts, as the assembly supporting and driving the live spindle in a lathe

headstock in British English
noun: the part of a machine that supports and transmits the drive to the chuck

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