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powerhead

powerhead noun: the part of a machine that is the source of power.

Noun

powerhead (plural powerheads)

  1. The part of a machine that is the source of power.
  2. A small pump used in aquariums.
  3. Synonym of bangstick (“kind of underwater firearm”).
    Synonyms:
    bangstick

Synonyms of powerhead

Forms of powerhead

pluralpowerheads

Origin of powerhead

From power + head.

Questions about powerhead

What does powerhead mean?
Powerhead means the part of a machine that is the source of power.
What part of speech is powerhead?
Powerhead is a noun.
What is the plural of powerhead?
The plural of powerhead is powerheads.

Words near powerhead in the dictionary

  1. powerfull
  2. powerfuller
  3. powerfullest
  4. powerfully
  5. powerfulness
  6. powerhead
  7. powerheads
  8. powerholder
  9. powerholders
  10. powerholding
  11. powerhouse

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