head

Dictionary definition · head

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains"he stuck his head out the window"
a single domestic animal"200 head of cattle"
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason"his mind wandered"
a person who is in charge"the head of the whole operation"
the front of a military formation or procession"the head of the column advanced boldly"
the pressure exerted by a fluid"a head of steam"

to go or travel towards"where is she heading?"
be in charge of"Who is heading this project?"
travel in front of; go in advance of others"The procession was headed by John"
be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel"This student heads the class"
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
take its rise"These rivers head from a mountain range in the Himalayas"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).