"ballhead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ballheads [plural]
Etymology: ball + head Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ball|head}} ball + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballhead (plural ballheads)
  1. A device used in camera stands, prosthetic joints, etc. to allow rotation of the attached part.
    Sense id: en-ballhead-en-noun-41xZWDp4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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