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- English Word Headmold shot Definition Alt. of Headmould shot
- English Word Headmost Definition Most advanced; most forward; as, the headmost ship in a fleet.
- English Word Headmould shot Definition An old name for the condition of the skull, in which the bones ride, or are shot, over each other at the sutures.
- English Word Headnote Definition A note at the head of a page or chapter; in law reports, an abstract of a case, showing the principles involved and the opinion of the court.
- English Word Headpan Definition The brainpan.
- English Word Headpiece Definition Head.
- English Word Headpiece Definition A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages.
- English Word Headpiece Definition Understanding; mental faculty.
- English Word Headpiece Definition An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.
- English Word Headquarters Definition The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order.
- English Word Headrace Definition See Race, a water course.
- English Word Headroom Definition See Headway, 2.
- English Word Headrope Definition That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.
- English Word Headsail Definition Any sail set forward of the foremast.
- English Word Headshake Definition A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial.
- English Word Headship Definition Authority or dignity; chief place.
- English Word Headsman Definition An executioner who cuts off heads.
- English Word Headsmen Definition of Headsman
- English Word Headspring Definition Fountain; source.
- English Word Headstall Definition That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
- English Word Headstock Definition A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine
- English Word Headstock Definition The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock.
- English Word Headstock Definition The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.
- English Word Headstone Definition The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone.
- English Word Headstone Definition The stone at the head of a grave.
- English Word Headstrong Definition Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn.
- English Word Headstrong Definition Directed by ungovernable will, or proceeding from obstinacy.
- English Word Headstrongness Definition Obstinacy.
- English Word Headtire Definition A headdress.
- English Word Headtire Definition The manner of dressing the head, as at a particular time and place.