headward

adverb

head·ward | \ ˈhedw(ə)rd \

variants: or less commonly headwards \ -dz \

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 22 Jun. 2021.

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