ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Headframe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Headframe is a noun meaning (mining) the structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft.

Meaning

(mining) the structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft.

Example Sentences

CBC: Yellowknife vote saves Robertson Headframe for now

Word Forms

Synonyms for headframe

Depending on context, synonyms include headgear, headstock.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include headhouse, pithead, air-head, bank, horsehead, heading.

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