head·ward
| \ ˈhedw(ə)rd \
variants:
or less commonly headwards \
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\
Definition of headward
(Entry 1 of 3)
: toward the head : in the direction of the head
a stream lengthens its course by eroding headward
headward
adjective
\ " \
Definition 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
noun
head·ward
| \ -ˌwȯrd, -ȯ(ə)d \
plural -s
Definition of headward (Entry 3 of 3)
: feudal service consisting in acting as a guard to the lord
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“Headward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headward. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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