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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.

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?

Of, relating to, or intended for the head.

Foremost in rank or importance.

Example: the head cook

Placed at the top or the front.

Coming from in front.

Example: head sea