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pithead

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪthɛd/

Definition of pithead

noun

the top of a mineshaft.
the area surrounding a pithead.

Nearby words

pitchy ²
piteous
pitfall
pith
pith helmet
pithead
Pithecanthropus
pithivier
pithos
pithy
pitiable

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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