headship
- n the position of headmaster or headmistress
- n the position of head
headshot
- n a photograph of a person's head
- n an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head
- n a shot aimed at a person's head
headspace
- n the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing
headstall
- n the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
headstand
- n an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands)
headstock
- n the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)
heart urchin
- n sea urchin having a heart-shaped body in a rigid spiny shell
headstone
- n the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
- n a stone that is used to mark a grave
headwaiter
- n a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers