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poppet-head

Definition of poppet-head

noun

British

the frame at the top of a mineshaft, supporting pulleys for the ropes used in hoisting.

Nearby words

poppa
poppadom
popper
Popper, Sir Karl Raimund
poppet
poppet-head
popping crease
popple ¹
popple ²
poppy ¹
poppy ²

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merrythought

/ ˈmerēˌTHôt

noun

the wishbone of a bird …

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