Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

machine head

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: ma-chine -head
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A geared apparatus for tuning stringed instruments by adjusting the tension of the strings.

Inflected Forms

machine heads (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

headstock

Questions

What does machine head mean?: A geared apparatus for tuning stringed instruments by adjusting the tension of the strings.

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