English Word · Intermediate
bufferhead
The head of a buffer on a carriage which receives the impact
Pronunciation: say bufferhead
Meaning
The head of a buffer on a carriage which receives the impact.
Example
The train carriage was equipped with a heavy-duty bufferhead to absorb impact during coupling.
The train carriage was equipped with a heavy-duty bufferhead to absorb impact during coupling.
Practice tips
- Practice bufferhead out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.