8 letter word starting with head

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
headache noun Pain in the head; cephalalgia.
headachy adjective Afflicted with headache.
headband noun A fillet; a band for the head., The band at each end of the back of a book.
headfish noun The sunfish (Mola).
headgear noun Headdress., Apparatus above ground at the mouth of a mine or deep well.
headland noun A cape; a promontory; a point of land projecting into the sea or other expanse of water., A ridge or strip of unplowed at the ends of furrows, or near a fence.
headless adjective Having no head; beheaded; as, a headless body, neck, or carcass., Destitute of a chief or leader., Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate.
headline noun The line at the head or top of a page., See Headrope.
headlong adjective & adverb With the head foremost; as, to fall headlong., Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation., Hastily; without delay or respite., Rash; precipitate; as, headlong folly., Steep; precipitous.
headmost adjective Most advanced; most forward; as, the headmost ship in a fleet.
headnote noun A note at the head of a page or chapter; in law reports, an abstract of a case, showing the principles involved and the opinion of the court.
headrace noun See Race, a water course.
headroom noun See Headway, 2.
headrope noun That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.
headsail noun Any sail set forward of the foremast.
headship noun Authority or dignity; chief place.
headsmen plural of Headsman
headsman noun An executioner who cuts off heads.
headtire noun A headdress., The manner of dressing the head, as at a particular time and place.
headwork noun Mental labor.