head
/hɛd//hɛd/noun
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The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.
Example: Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite.
The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
Example: What does it say at the head of the page?
(social, metonymy) A leader or expert.
A significant or important part.
verb
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To be in command of. (See also head up.)
Example: Who heads the board of trustees?
To come at the beginning of; to commence.
Example: A group of clowns headed the procession.
To strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball
To move in a specified direction.
Example: How does the ship head?
adjective
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Of, relating to, or intended for the head.