noun / verb / adjective
head
HED/hed/
The uppermost or foremost body part containing the brain and major senses.
The person's head is turned slightly to one side.
Etymology
Heafod named the body's top and could also mean a chief or leader. The modern anatomical sense preserves the concrete meaning behind that broader image of being at the top.
In context
The head can strike an object or be struck by an object, but just a mere acceleration deceleration is sufficient to cause an injury to the brain.
More examples
- She nods her head when she agrees.
- Wear a helmet to protect your head.
- The players head the ball toward the goal.
Forms
head · heads · headed · heading
headless adjective — Lacking a head, especially after removal.
Similar words
- noggin
- Noggin is an informal, often playful word for head.