panhead

[ pan-hed ]

noun

1. a rivet or screw head heads having the form of a truncated cone.

Other Words From

• panheaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of panhead¹

First recorded in 1865–70; pan ¹ + head

Example Sentences

The gleaming stars-and-stripes panhead chopper with chromed hardtail frame is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From US News

The 'Captain America' Harley-Davidson - a panhead chopper with a chromed hard-tail frame - is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From BBC

The gleaming stars-and-stripes panhead chopper with chromed hardtail frame is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From Seattle Times

The gleaming stars-and-stripes panhead chopper with chromed hardtail frame is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From Seattle Times

The gleaming stars-and-stripes panhead chopper with chromed hardtail frame is accompanied by three letters of authenticity.

From Washington Times