headward
adverbDefinition of headward
(Entry 1 of 3)
: toward the head : in the direction of the head a stream lengthens its course by eroding headward
headward
adjectiveDefinition of headward (Entry 2 of 3)
: proceeding toward the head : occurring at or near the head headward erosion of a valley loss of consciousness caused by headward acceleration of the body
headward
nounDefinition of headward (Entry 3 of 3)
: feudal service consisting in acting as a guard to the lord
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