Definition of head

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Head (v. i.) To form a head; as, this kind of cabbage heads early..

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Heady :: Heady (a.) Apt to affect the head; intoxicating; strong.
Profile :: Profile (n.) A human head represented sidewise, or in a side view; the side face or half face..
Headway :: Headway (n.) The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind..
Ledger :: Ledger (n.) A book in which a summary of accounts is laid up or preserved; the final book of record in business transactions, in which all debits and credits from the journal, etc., are placed under appropriate heads..
Helve :: Helve (n.) The lever at the end of which is the hammer head, in a forge hammer..
Emanation :: Emanation (n.) The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin.
Hermes :: Hermes (n.) Originally, a boundary stone dedicated to Hermes as the god of boundaries, and therefore bearing in some cases a head, or head and shoulders, placed upon a quadrangular pillar whose height is that of the body belonging to the head, sometimes having feet or other parts of the body sculptured upon it. These figures, though often representing Hermes, were used for other divinities, and even, in later times, for portraits of human beings. Called also herma. See Terminal statue, under Ter
Abbot :: Abbot (n.) The superior or head of an abbey.
Carotid :: Carotid (n.) One of the two main arteries of the neck, by which blood is conveyed from the aorta to the head. [See Illust. of Aorta.].
Catfall :: Catfall (n.) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.
Bald :: Bald (a.) Destitute of the natural or common covering on the head or top, as of hair, feathers, foliage, trees, etc.; as, a bald head; a bald oak..
Pig-headed :: Pig-headed (a.) Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn..
Wildgrave :: Wildgrave (n.) A waldgrave, or head forest keeper. See Waldgrave..
Brachycephalous :: Brachycephalous (a.) Having the skull short in proportion to its breadth; shortheaded; -- in distinction from dolichocephalic.
Erect :: Erect (a.) Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc..
Tumpline :: Tumpline (n.) A strap placed across a man's forehead to assist him in carrying a pack on his back.
Pan :: Pan (n.) The skull, considered as a vessel containing the brain; the upper part of the head; the brainpan; the cranium..
Determination :: Determination (n.) A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head..
Crownpiece :: Crownpiece (n.) A piece or part which passes over the head, as in a bridle..
Osteophone :: Osteophone (n.) An instrument for transmission of auditory vibrations through the bones of the head, so as to be appreciated as sounds by persons deaf from causes other than those affecting the nervous apparatus of hearing..
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