: a bearing or pedestal for a revolving or moving part
specifically: a part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments
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Recent Examples on the WebThe headstock bore the Gibson logo, but Van Halen was doubtful. Mark Yarm, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021 On many signature model guitars, the artist’s signature is reproduced on the instrument’s headstock. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021 Gibbs said the headstock has been repaired, and one of the four volume/tone knobs is missing. Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2021 See More