# headchopper

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A rollercoaster element designed to give the illusion of bringing riders' heads or arms dangerously close to ride structure.

## Etymology
From head + chopper, from its appearing to have the ability to decapitate a tall rider.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/headchopper