'Puppet head' definitions:

Definition of 'Puppet 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]