HEADSTICK

Etymology

Noun

headstick (plural headsticks)

A stick-like device strapped to a paralysed person's head to allow them to perform activities such as typing on a keyboard.

(printing, historical) A straight piece of furniture placed at the head of a form, between the chase and the type.

Coordinate terms

• (device for paralysed person): (mouthstick)

Source: Wiktionary



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