doghead

noun — 2 senses

doghead

noun

Etymology From dog + head.

1

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry That part of a matchlock or flintlock gun or rifle that holds the burning fuse or flint and applies it to the gunpowder.

  • Holonym: firearm
2

Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences A mythical creature with a human body and a dog's head.

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dogface

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