headblock en · NOUN
Etymology
From head + block.
Meanings
- In a sawmill carriage, a cross-block on which the head of the log rests.
- (historical) A piece of wood in a carriage (vehicle), connected with the spring and the perches, and joining the fore-gear and the hind-gear.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| headblocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |