headstick

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun

: a short stick fitted to the headrope of a jib-headed sail or an ensign to prevent twisting

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headˈstick noun (printing)

Formerly a straight piece of furniture placed at the head of a forme, between the chase and the type

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