panhead

[ˈpænˌhɛd]

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A type of screw or bolt head that is flat and has a wide, rounded top, commonly used in woodworking and metalworking.
Example: The carpenter used panhead screws to secure the wooden panels together.
A style of motorcycle engine, specifically the Harley-Davidson Panhead engine, which features distinctive valve covers resembling a pan.
Example: The vintage Harley with the Panhead engine is a collector's item.

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Real examples of "panhead" in context

I got a 57 Panhead and I named it after my grandmother. Her name is Mabel.