headbox

noun — 3 senses

headbox

noun

Etymology From head + box.

1

Synonym of headrail.

2

A device for distributing a suspension of solids in water to a machine at a constant rate, or for retarding the rate of flow, as to a top-feed filter, or for eliminating by overflow some of the finest particles.

3

The topmost square of a USPSA target holding the B and A scoring zones.

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