head (EN)

noun, noun, verb, adjective

noun “head”

1. the uppermost part of an animal or human that includes the brain, mouth, and main sensory organs
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   She bumped her head on the low doorway as she entered the room.
2. a person's thoughts or mental processes
   I can't solve this puzzle right now; I need to clear my head and try again later.
3. the person in charge or the leader of a group or organization
   After the meeting, everyone agreed that Jenna was the head behind the successful project launch.
4. the principal of a school
   The head of the school announced a new policy during assembly.
5. mental skill (for something)
   She has an excellent head for numbers, which makes her an outstanding accountant.
6. a pain in the head, often due to overindulgence in alcohol
   After the wild party last night, I woke up with a pounding head that wouldn't quit.
7. an individual person (in counting)
   The restaurant charged twenty dollars per head for the buffet.
8. the most prominent position at a table, often reserved for the person of honor
   At the family reunion, Grandpa always takes his place at the head of the table, smiling as he looks down the long row of faces.
9. the striking part of a tool or implement
   He swung the axe with precision, the head striking the log squarely and splitting it in two.
10. the broad, flat end of a fastener opposite the point
    When hammering the nail into the wall, make sure you strike the head squarely to avoid bending it.
11. the pointed end of a projectile or tool
    Before firing, she checked to ensure the head of the arrow was securely attached to the shaft.
12. the part of a guitar where the tuning pegs are located
    I need to replace the tuning pegs on my guitar's head because they've become too stiff to turn.
13. a device that reads or writes data on a storage medium
    The hard drive's read/write head malfunctioned, causing data retrieval issues.
14. an abbreviation for the title or main line of a news article
    The editor insisted that the heads on the front page must be captivating to grab readers' attention.
15. the frothy layer on top of a carbonated drink
    When he tapped the keg, a thick head quickly formed on top of the poured pints.
16. the part of an engine that covers the cylinders and contains components such as valves and spark plugs
    The mechanic said the engine misfire was due to a crack in the cylinder head.
17. a dense cluster of flowers, seeds, or leaves
    She snipped off a head of broccoli to steam for dinner.
18. the ball-like end of a bone that fits into a joint
    The head of the femur fits snugly into the hip socket, allowing for a wide range of leg movements.
19. forward movement or progress
    Despite working all night, we made little head on the project due to constant technical issues.

noun “head”

1. a single specimen of livestock or game
   The farmer mentioned he had just purchased ten head of sheep to add to his flock.

verb “head”

1. to go in a specific direction
   After lunch, we headed towards the museum for the afternoon tour.
2. to lead or be in charge of a group or organization
   She heads the marketing department and is responsible for all promotional activities.
3. to be at the front or beginning of something
   The marching band headed the parade, setting the rhythm for all the floats and performers that followed.

adjective “head”

1. ranking highest or most important
   She was appointed the head librarian due to her extensive experience and knowledge.