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   head

   /hɛd/

   noun

   • 1. the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs. Similar skullcraniumcrowninformal:nutnoodlenoddlenobnoggindomeboncenapperpollinformal, dated:beanconkarchaic:pateCostardcrumpet
   • ▪ the head regarded as the location of intellect, imagination, and memory: "whatever comes into my head" Similar brainbrainsbrainpowerintellectintelligenceintellectual capacitymental capacitypowers of reasoningwitwitswisdommindsensereasoningrationalitymentalityunderstandingcommon senseinformal:nousgrey mattersavvybrainboxbrain cellsloafupper storeysmartskop
   • ▪ an aptitude for or tolerance of: "she had a good head for business" Similar aptitudefacultyflairtalentgiftcapacityabilityknackbentmindbrain
   • ▪ a headache, especially one resulting from intoxication. informal
   • ▪ the height or length of a head as a measure: "he was beaten by a head"
   • ▪ the side of a coin bearing the image of a head (used when tossing a coin to determine a winner): "heads or tails?"
   • ▪ the antlers of a deer: "stags yearly cast their heads in March"
   • 2. a thing resembling a head either in form or in relation to a whole.
   • ▪ the cutting, striking, or operational end of a tool, weapon, or mechanism.
   • ▪ the flattened or knobbed end of a nail, pin, screw, or match.
   • ▪ the ornamented top of a pillar or column.
   • ▪ a compact mass of leaves or flowers at the top of a stem, especially a capitulum: "huge heads of fluffy cream flowers"
   • ▪ the edible leafy part at the top of the stem of such green vegetables as cabbage and lettuce.
   • 3. the front, forward, or upper part or end of something. Similar frontbeginningstartforeforefronttopleading positionforemost positionOpposite backbottom
   • ▪ the upper end of a table or bed: "he sat down at the head of the cot"
   • ▪ the upper horizontal part of a window frame or door frame.
   • ▪ the flat end of a cask or drum.
   • ▪ the front of a queue or procession: "at the head of the queue"
   • ▪ the top of a page.
   • ▪ short for headline
   • ▪ the top of a flight of stairs or steps.
   • ▪ the foam on top of a glass of beer, or the cream on the top of milk. Similar frothfoambubblesspumemoussefizzeffervescencelathersuds
   • ▪ the source of a river or stream. Similar sourceoriginwell headheadspringheadwaterheadwaterseyeliterary:wellspringfountfountainOpposite mouth
   • ▪ the end of a lake or inlet at which a river enters.
   • ▪ a promontory: "Beachy Head"
   • ▪ the top of a ship's mast.
   • ▪ the bows of a ship.
   • ▪ short for cylinder head
   • 4. a person in charge of something; a director or leader: "the head of the Dutch Catholic Church" Similar leaderchiefbosscontrollermastersupervisorgovernorsuperintendentforemanforewomanheadmancommandercommanding officercaptaindirectormanaging directorchief executivemanagerprincipalhead teacherheadmasterheadmistresspresidentpremierprime ministerrulerchairchairmanchairwomanchairpersonchief executive officerCEOinformal:boss mankingpintop dogbig cheesebigwigMr Bigskippergafferguv'nornumero unohead honchopadronesachembig white chiefbig kahunabig wheelhigh muckamuckOpposite subordinate
   • ▪ short for headmaster, headmistress, or head teacher British
   • 5. a person considered as a numerical unit: "they paid fifty pounds a head"
   • ▪ a number of cattle or game as specified: "seventy head of dairy cattle"
   • 6. a component in an audio, video, or information system by which information is transferred from an electrical signal to the recording medium, or vice versa.
   • ▪ the part of a record player that holds the playing cartridge and stylus.
   • ▪ short for printhead
   • 7. a body of water kept at a particular height in order to provide a supply at sufficient pressure: "an 8 m head of water in the shafts"
   • ▪ the pressure exerted by a head of water or by a confined body of steam: "a good head of steam on the gauge"
   • 8. a toilet on a ship or boat: "they were cleaning out the heads"
   • 9. the word that governs all the other words in a phrase in which it is used, having the same grammatical function as the whole phrase.
   • 10. a superficial deposit of rock fragments, formed at the edge of an ice sheet by repeated freezing and thawing and then moved downhill.
   • 11. a group of pheasants: rare "it is easy to get up a head of pheasants with the aid of good keepers"

   adjective

   • 1. chief; principal: "the head waiter"

   verb

   • 1. be in the leading position on: "the St George's Day procession was headed by the mayor" Similar be at the front ofleadbe the leader ofbe at the head ofbe firstgo firstlead the wayOpposite be at the back ofbring up the rear of
   • ▪ be in charge of: "Young heads a team of internationally recognized experts in bone disease and drug development" Similar be in charge ofbe at the head ofbe in command ofcommandbe in control ofcontrolleadbe the leader ofrunmanagedirectadministersupervisesuperintendoverseepreside overrulegoverncaptainbe the boss ofbe at the helm of
   • 2. give a title or caption to: "an article headed ‘The Protection of Human Life’"
   • 3. move in a specified direction: "he was heading for the exit" Similar move towardsgo towardsmake foraim formake one's way towardsgo in the direction ofdirect one's steps towardsbe bound forsteer formake a beeline forset out in the direction ofset out forstart out forOpposite move away from
   • ▪ proceed towards a particular state of affairs, consequence, or outcome, especially one that is undesirable: "the economy is heading for recession" Similar move towardsgo towardsmake foraim formake one's way towardsgo in the direction ofdirect one's steps towardsbe bound forsteer formake a beeline forset out in the direction ofset out forstart out forOpposite move away from
   • ▪ direct or steer in a specified direction: "she headed the car towards them"
   • 4. shoot or pass (the ball) with the head: "a corner kick that Moody headed into the net"
   • 5. lop off the upper part or branches of (a plant or tree): "the willow is headed every three or four years"
   • 6. (of a lettuce or cabbage) form a head.

   Word Origin Old Englishhēafod, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoofd and German Haupt.

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2. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryHead and neck: regions and anatomy | Kenhub

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   Sep 12, 2023 · The head is the superior part of the body that is attached to the trunk by the neck. It is the control and communication center as well as the “loading dock” for the body. It houses the brain and therefore is the site of our consciousness: ideas, creativity, imagination, responses, decision making and memory.

3. www.indeed.com › career-advice › finding-a-jobWhat Is Headhunting, and How Is It Different From Recruiting?

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Headhunting, also known as an executive search, is the process of finding the best possible candidate for a position. In most cases, businesses use a headhunting strategy, rather than traditional recruitment, to identify and hire high-level employees or the “head” of a company, like a chief executive officer.

4. www.gotquestions.org › GodheadWhat is the Godhead? | GotQuestions.org

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Question. What is the Godhead? Answer. The term Godhead is found three times in the King James Version: Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20; and Colossians 2:9. In each of the three verses, a slightly different Greek word is used, but the definition of each is the same: “deity” or “divine nature.” The word Godhead is used to refer to God’s essential nature.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › talking headTalking head Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The meaning of TALKING HEAD is the televised head and shoulders shot of a person talking; also : a television personality who appears in such shots. How to use talking head in a sentence.

6. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryHead and neck anatomy: Structures, arteries and nerves | Kenhub

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   Oct 18, 2023 · Head and neck (anterior view) The head and neck are two examples of the perfect anatomical marriage between form and function, mixed with a dash of complexity.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › head of the householdHead of the household Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 27, 2024 · : the person in the house who is responsible for making decisions and earning money. Examples of head of the household in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web In a section on obeying the head of the household, Pettitt set out her position clearly.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Head_of_HouseholdHead of Household - Wikipedia

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Head of Household is a filing status for individual United States taxpayers. It provides preferential tax rates and a larger standard deduction for single people caring for qualifying dependents. To use the Head of Household filing status, a taxpayer must: Be unmarried or considered unmarried at the end of the year.

9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK499834Anatomy, Head and Neck, Skull - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Nov 9, 2023 · Structure and Function. The skull consists of 22 bones in most adult specimens, which come together via cranial sutures. The function of the skull is both structurally supportive and protective. The skull will harden and fuse through development to protect its inner contents: the cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and orbits.

10. www.nerdwallet.com › article › taxesHead of Household: What It Is, Requirements - NerdWallet

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    May 2, 2024 · Unmarried, single taxpayers who financially support a qualifying individual may be able to claim the head of household filing status. Generally, you must have provided at least half the financial...

11. www.forbes.com › advisor › taxesWhen To File Taxes As A Head Of Household – Forbes Advisor

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    Apr 1, 2024 · What Does ‘Head of Household’ Mean? What Are the Qualifications To File as Head of Household? Can 2 Parents in the Same Home Qualify for Head of Household? While you have five tax-filing...