head

/hɛd/
noun
  1. The top part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
    • He hit his head on the low ceiling.
    • Wear a helmet to protect your head when riding a bike.
    • She nodded her head in agreement.
  2. The mind or ability to think clearly.
    • She has a good head for business.
    • I can't do math in my head very well.
    • Keep a cool head during an emergency.
  3. A leader or person in charge of a group or organization.
    • The head of the school gave a speech.
    • He was appointed head of the committee.
    • She is the head of the marketing department.
  4. The front or most important part of something.
    • The head of the line moved quickly.
    • We sat at the head of the table.
    • The head of the parade reached the square.
  5. A unit of counting for cattle or other livestock.
    • They sold ten head of sheep at the market.
    • The farmer owns fifty head of cattle.
    • The ranch has over two hundred head of horses.
  6. The top or rounded end of an object, such as a nail, hammer, or tool.
    • He hit the nail on the head.
    • The head of the hammer is made of steel.
    • The arrowhead was sharp and pointed.
  7. The foam on top of a poured beer.
    • The bartender poured the beer with a thick head.
    • I like a good head on my stout.
    • The head of the beer slowly disappeared.
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adjective
  1. Most important or chief.
    • He is the head coach of the team.
    • She is the head chef at the restaurant.
    • The head office is in New York.
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verb
  1. To move in a particular direction.
    • The ship headed north.
    • We are heading home now.
    • She headed toward the exit.
  2. To be in charge of or lead something.
    • He heads the research team.
    • She will head the new project.
    • Who is heading the committee this year?
  3. To strike a ball with the head, especially in soccer.
    • The player headed the ball to his teammate.
    • She practiced heading the ball during training.
    • He headed the ball into the goal.
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