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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hit a ball with your head in a game

The player can easily head the ball into the net

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)

Don’t worry, I’ll head the list of best golfers in town again soon

n. (c.)Countable NounCounter for the number of cattle

How many head of cattle are in that field?

n. (u.)Uncountable NounNatural mental ability or intelligence

He has a natural head for high places. Me? I hate heights

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction

After school the football players head to the field for practice

n. (c.)Countable NounLeader or person with the greatest authority

The head of the department will approve your application

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become the leader of something

Would you head the committee, Joe?

n. (u.)Uncountable NounMind; mental ability; mental state

The problem was too complex to get my head around

n. (c.)Countable NounSide of a coin with a head on it

The head of the coin has the king's face, the tail has the national flag

n. (c.)Countable NounTop part of your body with eyes and a mouth

Put your hat on your head, the sun is too strong

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lead or be responsible for something

I head the division of computer safety, it is a big responsibility

n. (c.)Countable NounStarting point of something, e.g. a river

The head of this river is high in the mountains

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