"headshell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: headshells [plural]
Etymology: head + shell Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|shell}} head + shell Head templates: {{en-noun}} headshell (plural headshells)
  1. (music) A component of a record player that is attached to the end of a turntable arm. The cartridge is bolted to it. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-headshell-en-noun-MR8sq-D7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (computing) A component of a Sun server, used to connect a console between two Sun machines. It is made up of a DB-25 male connector with a normal Cat-5 ethernet cable connecting to another DB-25 male connector. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-headshell-en-noun-PRfdr914 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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