# powerhead

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The part of a machine that is the source of power.
2. A small pump used in aquariums.
3. Synonym of bangstick (“kind of underwater firearm”).

## Etymology
From power + head.

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