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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