| antenna |
one of a pair of long, thin body parts on the head of insects, crabs, and other animals. Antennae are used to feel and smell. [1/2 definitions] |
| antler |
one of a pair of bony growths on the head of most kinds of deer. Male elk, moose, and white-tailed deer all grow antlers with branches or prongs. Deer grow new antlers every year. Caribou and reindeer are the only deer that have antlers on both the males and the females. |
| artichoke |
a plant like a tall thistle with a flower head made up of thick leaves. The head of the artichoke is eaten as a vegetable. |
| Athena |
the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and warfare, in Greek mythology. Athena was born out of the head of Zeus, ruler of the gods. In Roman mythology, Athena is called Minerva. |
| bald |
having little or no hair on the head. [1/2 definitions] |
| bald eagle |
a large eagle of the United States and Canada that is dark brown with a white head and tail. Bald eagles have a wingspan of about seven feet. |
| bandanna |
a large handkerchief with a brightly colored design that is worn on the head or neck. |
| bean |
To hit on the head with a ball or other thrown object. [1/4 definitions] |
| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| behead |
to cut off the head of. |
| bison |
a very large mammal with a large head, humped shoulders, and short curved horns. Bison used to roam the plains of North America in large herds, but they were hunted until they were almost extinct. North American bison are also called buffalo, but they are not related to the true buffalo of Africa and Asia. Bison have hooves and are closely related to cattle. Bison eat only plants and chew their cud. [1/2 definitions] |
| blowhole |
a nostril in the top of the head of a whale, dolphin, or porpoise. The blowhole is used to breathe. [1/3 definitions] |
| blue jay |
a common jay bird of eastern North America. A blue jay has a crest on its head and a bright blue upper body with white and black markings on its wings and tail. |
| body |
the main part of a person or animal, not including the head, arms, and legs. [1/5 definitions] |
| bow1 |
to bend the head or upper body forward in order to greet or take notice of someone. [2/3 definitions] |
| brad |
a thin nail with a small head. |
| bridle |
the part of a horse harness that fits the head and is used to guide or control. [1/3 definitions] |
| bun |
a hair style shaped like a bun. The hair is gathered at the back or top of the head. [1/2 definitions] |
| bust1 |
a sculpture or statue that shows the upper part of the human body from the head to the shoulders or chest. |
| butler |
a man who works in a household as head servant. |
| butt3 |
to hit or push with the head or horns. |