head
//hɛd//
Noun
The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.
She nodded her head in agreement.
The mind or mental capacity; intellect or intelligence.
She has a good head for numbers.
A person in charge of an organization or group; a leader or chief.
She is the head of the marketing department.
The front, forward, or upper part or end of something.
She stood at the head of the table.
The foam or froth on top of a poured beer or other effervescent drink.
This beer has a nice head on it.
A single person or animal as a unit in counting (e.g., fifty head of cattle).
The farmer owns fifty head of cattle.
Verb
To be in charge of or lead an organization, group, or project.
She heads the marketing department at a large company.
To move in a specified direction or toward a specified place.
We headed home after the party.
To strike a ball with one's head, especially in soccer.
He headed the ball into the goal.
Adjective
Chief or principal; most important.
She is the head chef at the restaurant.