'Poppet head' definitions:

Definition of 'Poppet head'

From: GCIDE
  • Poppet \Pop"pet\, n.
  • 1. See Puppet. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Naut.) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching. --Totten. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mach.) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. same as poppit. [PJC]
  • Poppet head, Puppet head. See Headstock (a) . [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'poppet head'

From: GCIDE
  • Headstock \Head"stock`\ (-st[o^]k`), n. (Mach.) A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine; as: (a) The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock. (b) The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc. [1913 Webster]