nounπShareThe part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs."Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."bodyanatomyhumananimalorganbiologyphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe topmost, foremost, or leading part."What does it say at the head of the page?"partbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(social, metonymy) A leader or expert.""The heads of the science department will decide which textbooks to order." "personorganizationjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA significant or important part."The marketing and sales departments are the two heads of our company's revenue generation. "partaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHeadway; progress."We are having a difficult time making head against this wind."achievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTopic; subject."We will consider performance issues under the head of future improvements."aspectpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDenouement; crisis."These isses are going to come to a head today."outcomestoryeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(fluid dynamics) Pressure and energy."The pump increased the water's heads, allowing it to reach the top floor. "energyphysicstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFellatio or cunnilingus; oral sex."She gave great head."sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe glans penis.anatomyorgansexbodyhumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy or habitual user of illicit drugs."The heads in our class were causing problems by skipping school and acting violently. "personsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePower; armed force."The small village, tired of being ignored, decided to stand up to the heads of the corrupt government. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound."While studying in the library, I put on my heads so I wouldn't disturb anyone else. "electronicsdevicesoundtechnologymusicentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of older sailing ships forward of the forecastle and around the beak, used by the crew as their lavatory; still used as the word for toilets on a ship.""Because there were no bathrooms on deck, sailors on the old ship used the heads near the bow." "nauticalsailingplacepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe side of a coin that bears the picture of the head of state or similar."Heads, I win."stateroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDraft scheme of a bill before it is formally introduced to a parliament."Before the environmental protection bill was officially presented, the parliamentary committee reviewed the heads of the proposed legislation. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTiles laid at the eaves of a house."The strong wind dislodged several heads from the edge of the roof, causing some tiles to fall. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareA shouted warning that something is falling from above, mind your heads."Heads! The construction worker dropped a hammer! "communicationexclamationsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in command of. (See also head up.)"Who heads the board of trustees?"organizationbusinessjobgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come at the beginning of; to commence."A group of clowns headed the procession."actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball"The soccer player jumps high to heads the ball into the goal. "sportactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move in a specified direction."How does the ship head?"directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the head from a fish."The salmon are first headed and then scaled."foodfishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo originate; to spring; to have its course, as a river."The small stream heads high in the mountains, eventually growing into a wide river. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a head."This kind of cabbage heads early."partactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a head to; to fit or furnish with a head."to head a nail"partanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut off the top of; to lop off."to head trees"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behead; to decapitate."In the story, the evil king heads his enemies to maintain power. "actionbodyinhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go in front of."to head a drove of cattle"directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get in the front of, so as to hinder or stop; to oppose."The wind headed the ship and made progress difficult."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To check or restrain."The teacher headed the students' rowdy behavior by assigning extra chores. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHigh-grade marijuana.""My friend said he got some really potent heads from a new dispensary downtown." "substanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading