Definition of head

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Head (n.) Tiles laid at the eaves of a house.

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Forkbeard :: Forkbeard (n.) A European fish (Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head; -- also called tadpole fish, and lesser forked beard..
Thumbscrew :: Thumbscrew (n.) A screw having a flat-sided or knurled head, so that it may be turned by the thumb and forefinger..
Shorthead :: Shorthead (n.) A sucking whale less than one year old; -- so called by sailors.
Fast :: Fast (n.) That which fastens or holds; especially, (Naut.) a mooring rope, hawser, or chain; -- called, according to its position, a bow, head, quarter, breast, or stern fast; also, a post on a pier around which hawsers are passed in mooring..
Snout :: Snout (n.) The anterior prolongation of the head of weevils and allied beetles.
Brachycephalous :: Brachycephalous (a.) Having the skull short in proportion to its breadth; shortheaded; -- in distinction from dolichocephalic.
Toadhead :: Toadhead (n.) The golden plover.
Rattlepate :: Rattlepate (n.) A rattlehead.
Whitehead :: Whitehead (n.) The blue-winged snow goose.
Longheaded :: Longheaded (a.) Having unusual foresight or sagacity.
Counter-couchant :: Counter-couchant (a.) Lying down, with their heads in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coat of arms..
Snipe :: Snipe (n.) A fool; a blockhead.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling..
Colewort :: Colewort (n.) A variety of cabbage in which the leaves never form a compact head.
Coronet :: Coronet (n.) An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lower than sovereignty. The word is used by Shakespeare to denote also a kingly crown..
Headless :: Headless (a.) Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate.
Redhead :: Redhead (n.) The red-headed woodpecker. See Woodpecker.
Gilthead :: Gilthead (n.) A marine fish.
Drumhead :: Drumhead (n.) The top of a capstan which is pierced with sockets for levers used in turning it. See Illust. of Capstan.
Pendragon :: Pendragon (n.) A chief leader or a king; a head; a dictator; -- a title assumed by the ancient British chiefs when called to lead other chiefs.
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