at the head of
Definition of at the head of
: at the top of (a ranking) She's at the head of her class.
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: the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
: the seat of the intellect : mind
: a person with respect to mental qualities
: of, relating to, or intended for the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth : of, relating to, or intended for the head (see 1head 1)
: principal, chief
: located at the end that is upper or higher : situated at the head (see 1head 5a)
: behead
: to put the striking part of a weapon, tool, or implement on : fit a head (see 1head 9b) to
: to form the uppermost extremity or projecting part of : to form the head or top of
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