headstock

1. n. A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine Source: opted

2. n. The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock. Source: opted

3. n. The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc. Source: opted

4. n. the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) Source: wordnet

5. A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine; as: (a) The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock. (b) The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc. Source: webster

6. A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supportingsome of the principal working parts of a machine; as:(a) The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and itsattachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite correspondingpart being called a tailstock.(b) The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc. Source: adambom

7. n. the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) Source: ecdict

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