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, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
She wore a hat to protect her head from the sun.
A person in charge of something; a leader or director.
He was appointed as the head of the department last year.
The top or leading position in a group or organization.
She is at the head of the class in terms of academic performance.
The front or leading part of something, such as a line or procession.
The marching band was at the head of the parade.
A unit of measurement for counting livestock, especially cattle.
The farmer owns 50 head of cattle.
A person counted as one unit, especially when charging or paying per person.
The tour costs $20 per head.
A projection or extremity at the end of an object, such as the head of a nail or a pin.
He hammered the nail until the head was flush with the wood.
The foam or froth on the top of a glass of beer.
The bartender poured the beer carefully to ensure it had a good head.
The side of a coin showing a head or principal design, especially as opposed to tails.
The coin landed on heads.
A toilet or bathroom on a ship or boat.
He went below deck to use the head.
A compact mass of leaves on a plant, such as lettuce or cabbage, regarded as a single item of produce.
She bought two heads of lettuce for the salad.
The mind or brain regarded as the center of intellect, memory, or reasoning.
You need a clear head to solve these problems.
The source or upper end of a river, stream, or valley.
We camped near the head of the river.
headverb
To move in a specified direction.
We will head north after lunch.
To be in charge or lead something.
She was chosen to head the new project team.
To be at the top or front of something.
His name heads the list of candidates.
To aim or direct something at a target.
He headed the ball towards the goal.
To remove the head of an animal or to trim the top from something such as a plant or fish.
The chef headed the fish before grilling it.
To provide with a heading or title.
Each chapter is headed with a brief summary.
headadjektiv
Located at the top or front; leading or principal.