bradenhead

noun

bra·​den·​head
ˈbrādᵊn¦hed
: a casing head in an oil well having a stuffing box packed (as with rubber) to make a gastight connection

Word History

Etymology

Glenn T. Braden †1923 American oilman and inventor + English head

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“Bradenhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bradenhead. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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