Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headstick

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
head-stick
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stick-like device strapped to a paralysed person's head to allow them to perform activities such as typing on a keyboard.

noun

A straight piece of furniture placed at the head of a form, between the chase and the type.

noun

A spar attached to the head of the topsail.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From head + stick.

Inflected Forms

headsticks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

mouthstick

Questions

What does headstick mean?
A stick-like device strapped to a paralysed person's head to allow them to perform activities such as typing on a keyboard.
Where does headstick come from?
From head + stick.

How to pronounce headstick

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