head

1. head (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.

Example: Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite.

2. head (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.: To do with heads.: Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.

Example: The company is looking for people with good heads for business.

3. head (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.: To do with heads.: Mind; one's own thoughts.

Example: This song keeps going through my head.

4. head (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Of, relating to, or intended for the head.

5. head (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To be in command of. (See also head up.)

Example: Who heads the board of trustees?

6. head (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To come at the beginning or front of; to commence.

Example: A group of clowns headed the procession.

7. head (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To strike with the head

Example: to head the ball