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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Pop·pet n.
 1. See Puppet.
 2. Naut. One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
 3. Mach. An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.
 Poppet head, Puppet head. See Headstock (a).
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Head·stock n. Mach. A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine; as: (a) The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock. (b) The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.
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