"drivehead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: driveheads [plural]
Etymology: From drive + head. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drive|head}} drive + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} drivehead (plural driveheads)
  1. (engineering) A cap or similar end-piece that fits over or into the end of a moving mechanical part to protect the end from driving of that part.

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