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headstick

The English word “headstick” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A stick-like device strapped to a paralysed person's head to allow them to perform activities such as typing on a keyboard.
  2. A straight piece of furniture placed at the head of a form, between the chase and the type.
  3. A spar attached to the head of the topsail.

Etymology

From head + stick.

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