noun
header
A fall or dive made headfirst.
He trips over a root and takes a header into the creek.
Etymology
The action noun identifies which body part leads. A header is a dive or fall made with the head going first, whether intentional or accidental.
More examples
- She took a header over her bicycle's handlebars.
- He takes a running header off the dock into the lake.
- I nearly took a header when my foot caught the rug.
Forms
header · headers