Word: HEAD
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Definition of HEAD
- The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.
"Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."
- The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
"What does it say at the head of the page?"
- (social, metonymy) A leader or expert.
- To be in command of. (See also head up.)
"Who heads the board of trustees?"
- To come at the beginning of; to commence.
"A group of clowns headed the procession."
- To strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball
- Of, relating to, or intended for the head.
- Foremost in rank or importance.
"the head cook"
- Placed at the top or the front.
- Coming from in front.
"head sea"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "head" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "head" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEAD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HEAD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HEAD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HEAD:
- # the head effect
- # master of head
- # playing with head
- # in terms of head
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