"headchopper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: headchoppers [plural]
Etymology: head + chopper, from its appearing to have the ability to decapitate an excessively-tall rider. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|chopper}} head + chopper Head templates: {{en-noun}} headchopper (plural headchoppers)
  1. A roller coaster element designed to give the illusion of bringing riders' heads or arms dangerously close to ride structure. Wikipedia link: roller coaster elements#Headchopper Coordinate_terms: footchopper, foot chopper
    Sense id: en-headchopper-en-noun-QIFuIvV1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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