Backhead

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The wall of a steam locomotive's firebox, located in the cab, where the controls are mounted.
Verb
  1. 1
    To hit the ball with the back of the head

Etymology

From back + head.

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