Headrail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headrail is a noun meaning The supporting rail of a blind (such as a Venetian blind) that encloses its mechanism; a headbox.
Meaning
The supporting rail of a blind (such as a Venetian blind) that encloses its mechanism; a headbox.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A railing, on a sailing ship, behind the figurehead.
- (nautical, slang, obsolete, in the plural) A person's tooth.
Example Sentences
Initially, our man was the favourite, the boat's crew cheering him on as usual: 'Now my boy! Knock out his head rails' . . .
Word Forms
- headrails
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headboard, railhead, headchair, headframe, hatrail, deckhead.
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