oxhead

/ˈɒksˌhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

The upper part of an ox’s skull, typically with horns.

“The farmer used the oxhead as a decorative element for the barn entrance.”

2. noun

A tool used for removing or cutting off the horns of an animal, typically an ox.

“The farmer used an oxhead to trim the horns of his prize ox.”

Synonyms

  • headpiece
  • ox skull