backhead

English

Etymology

back + head

Noun

backhead (plural backheads)

  1. The wall of a steam locomotive's firebox, located in the cab, where the controls are mounted.

Verb

backhead (third-person singular simple present backheads, present participle backheading, simple past and past participle backheaded)

  1. (soccer) To hit the ball with the back of the head
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