Head
noun
The upper part of a human body that contains the eyes, nose, mouth, and brain.
She has a round face and a small head
Often appears as...
- head of hair
- shape of head
noun
The person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
She'll be heading the sales department
Often appears as...
- head of department
- group head
noun
The end part of a tool or weapon that does the main work.
The head of the hammer is made of steel
Often appears as...
- hammer head
- nail head
verb
To be in front or in leading position.
The procession was headed by the mayor
Often appears as...
- head the line
- head the list
noun
In football or some other sports, hitting the ball with one's head.
He scored with a powerful head
Often appears as...
- score a head
- pass the ball with a head
noun
The upper part of a human body that contains the eyes, nose, mouth, and brain.
She has a round face and a small head
Often appears as...
- head of hair
- shape of head
noun
The person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
She'll be heading the sales department
Often appears as...
- head of department
- group head
noun
The end part of a tool or weapon that does the main work.
The head of the hammer is made of steel
Often appears as...
- hammer head
- nail head
verb
To be in front or in leading position.
The procession was headed by the mayor
Often appears as...
- head the line
- head the list
noun
In football or some other sports, hitting the ball with one's head.
He scored with a powerful head
Often appears as...
- score a head
- pass the ball with a head
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Pro Tip 1/2Body Language
Expressions about the head can reflect emotions or body language.
He hung his head in shame.
Pro Tip 2/2Intellect Reference
'Head' often symbolizes the mind or intellectual capabilities.
She has a good head for numbers.
Pro Tip 1/2Body Language
Expressions about the head can reflect emotions or body language.
He hung his head in shame.
Pro Tip 2/2Intellect Reference
'Head' often symbolizes the mind or intellectual capabilities.
She has a good head for numbers.
Pro Tip 1/2Body Language
Expressions about the head can reflect emotions or body language.
He hung his head in shame.
Pro Tip 2/2Intellect Reference
'Head' often symbolizes the mind or intellectual capabilities.
She has a good head for numbers.
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Are China and the US...
The head says there's a way forward. The head says there is a policy framework, there's a common narrative, there's a mechanism through regular summitry to do these things and to make them better. But the heart must also find a way to reimagine the possibilities of the America-China relationship, and the possibilities of China's future engagement in the world.
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History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
with no knowledge of the outside world. They are chained, facing a wall, unable to turn their heads, while a fire behind them gives off a faint light. Occasionally, people pass by the fire, carrying figures of animals and other objects that cast shadows on the wall.
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The psychological weight...
walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods and i went and did a glycemic a personal glycemic index with my glucose meter of
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The myth behind the...
he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across. Yet, just as they were about to reach the other side, the rat jumped off the ox's head and secured first place. The ox came in second,
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king than it is for a man to be the helpmate of a queen don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it
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Questions No One Knows...
and we're just not noticing them. Maybe the very ideas in our heads are a form of alien life. Well, okay, that's a crazy thought. The aliens made me say it. But it is cool that ideas do seem to have a life all of their own
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What is entropy? - Jeff...
It helps explain why physical processes go one way and not the why ice melts, why cream spreads in coffee, why air leaks out of a punctured tire. It's entropy, and it's notoriously difficult to wrap our heads around.
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Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
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Penguins Kidnapping...
And others had the same idea. The chick heads for the main colony, hoping to find protection among the crowds.
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Are China and the US...
The head says there's a way forward. The head says there is a policy framework, there's a common narrative, there's a mechanism through regular summitry to do these things and to make them better. But the heart must also find a way to reimagine the possibilities of the America-China relationship, and the possibilities of China's future engagement in the world.
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
with no knowledge of the outside world. They are chained, facing a wall, unable to turn their heads, while a fire behind them gives off a faint light. Occasionally, people pass by the fire, carrying figures of animals and other objects that cast shadows on the wall.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods and i went and did a glycemic a personal glycemic index with my glucose meter of
Video examples
The myth behind the...
he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across. Yet, just as they were about to reach the other side, the rat jumped off the ox's head and secured first place. The ox came in second,
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king than it is for a man to be the helpmate of a queen don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
and we're just not noticing them. Maybe the very ideas in our heads are a form of alien life. Well, okay, that's a crazy thought. The aliens made me say it. But it is cool that ideas do seem to have a life all of their own
Video examples
What is entropy? - Jeff...
It helps explain why physical processes go one way and not the why ice melts, why cream spreads in coffee, why air leaks out of a punctured tire. It's entropy, and it's notoriously difficult to wrap our heads around.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
Video examples
Penguins Kidnapping...
And others had the same idea. The chick heads for the main colony, hoping to find protection among the crowds.
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Elvis Presley
American Singer
I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned.
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Dan Gable
American Wrestler
The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.
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Ed Sheeran
English Musician
I don't really do that whole 'single life' thing. I'm kind of heads down and get things done.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The head learns new things, but the heart forever practices old experiences.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.
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Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
The truth may be out there, but lies are inside your head.
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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
English Politician
A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
The heart is forever making the head its fool.
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George Groves
British Athlete
I get paid to get hit in the head.
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Elvis Presley
American Singer
I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned.
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Dan Gable
American Wrestler
The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.
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Ed Sheeran
English Musician
I don't really do that whole 'single life' thing. I'm kind of heads down and get things done.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The head learns new things, but the heart forever practices old experiences.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.
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Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
The truth may be out there, but lies are inside your head.
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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
English Politician
A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
The heart is forever making the head its fool.
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George Groves
British Athlete
I get paid to get hit in the head.
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