Definition of "headstock" []

• A nonmoving part of a machine or power tool that supports a revolving part, such as the spindle of a lathe. (noun)

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• "Recently cultivated strains of moustache such as the Octopus also feature prominently, and the headstock is graced with an inspiring moustache quote, sure to please any moustache fancier."
• "A Gibson Les Paul headstock is shorter - one prospective buyer came all the way over with his Epi LP, only to find out it was too long for this case by about an inch or so."
• "It looks like the headstock is the same or similar to the headstocks used on the Masterbilt guitars (and the mandolin prototypes discussed recently)."