Meaning of head in English
1. the top part of the human body, containing the brain, mouth, the eyes, ears, and nose
He hit me on the head.
2. the top or front part of any other animal or insect that is like a human head
The basic model of an adult insect is simple: it has a body divided into three parts (head, thorax and abdomen), three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
3. your mind or mental ability; intelligence or mental aptitude
Use your head.
She has a good head for figures.
I have a bad head for languages.
4. the person who is in charge of a group, company, or organization; a position of leadership
the head of the police station[school, village, firm, ...]
The President is the head of our country's government.
5. a single person or animal, considered as a unit; each person or thing; individual
There are 10 head of cattle.
1. (cause to) go in the direction of something; direct the course of
The yacht is heading south.
They headed the yacht toward the shore.
2. be in charge of a group, company, or organization; command
Mr. Smith heads up the committee.
3. be at the front of procession, parade etc.; lead
head a procession