head

pluralheads

conjugation heading - headed - headed

noun: the upper part of the body containing the brain, mouth, and main sense organs
- She rested her head on the pillow.
noun: the top or highest part of an object
- Head of the mountain was covered in snow.
noun: the front or leading part of a formation, line, or movement
- The soldiers marched at the head of the column.
noun: the person in charge of a group, organization, or institution; a leader or commander
- She was appointed head of the department.
noun: a single unit or individual animal within a group or herd
- The farmer sold fifty head of cattle.
noun: the source of a river or stream
- We hiked to the head of the river.
verb: to be in the leading position on
- She will head the committee's investigation.
verb: to move in a specified direction
- We headed south for the winter.
adjective: chief; principal
- The head chef is responsible for the entire kitchen.