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The part of a lathe, grinding machine, etc., opposite the headstock, typically featuring a centre for supporting the work and capable of being…
= deadhead, n.1 2b: see quot.
(a) Nautical: see quot. 1769; (b) in a sawmill carriage, a support of the log at the end where the cut ends; (c) in a lathe = tail-stock n.