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Vinony

headset

noun

  1. set of components on a bicycle that provides a rotatable interface between the bicycle fork and the head tube of the bicycle frame
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdsɛt/

noun

Etymology: From head + set.

  1. A pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
  2. Any electronic device worn on the head.

    “If you've just acquired a Google Glass headset for £1,000, don't show it off at the movies. UK cinemas are to ban the headsets over fears that the gadgets can be used to make pirate copies of Hollywood blockbusters.”

  3. On a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame.
  4. A mindset.

    “One member has this whole collection of 50s rockabilly by women. Like the blues, the lyrics reflect the headset of the time, so of course it's not all "non-sexist." But it's a great record, really connected to the roots of rock 'n roll.”