| foot |
the part of something that is lowest or opposite the head. [1/3 definitions] |
| front |
the position or place at the head or beginning. [1/6 definitions] |
| gargle |
to tip the head back and breathe out through a liquid held at the back of the throat. [1/2 definitions] |
| gecko |
a small lizard with soft skin that eats insects. The gecko has a short body and large head and can climb walls and trees. It is found in tropical areas. |
| gnu |
a large mammal with a large head and long, curving horns. Gnus live in Africa and are a kind of antelope. They have a beard, a mane, and a long tail. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. [1/2 definitions] |
| greyhound |
a breed of dog. Greyhounds have a narrow body and head and long legs. They can run very fast. |
| guillotine |
a device having a sharp blade that is dropped between two guide posts to execute a person by chopping off his or her head. [2 definitions] |
| hair |
a mass of such strands growing on a person's head or on the skin of a mammal. [1/3 definitions] |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. [1/2 definitions] |
| halter1 |
a rope or strap that is set on the head or neck of a horse, ox, or other animal to tie or guide it. [1/2 definitions] |
| hammer |
a hand tool with a solid, heavy head on a handle. It is used to pound or to beat something into shape or place. [1/5 definitions] |
| harpoon |
a weapon that is like a spear with a barbed head and a rope at the tail end. Harpoons are used in hunting whales and large fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| hat |
a covering for the head worn for warmth, protection, or decoration. |
| head |
the top or leading part of an animal body. In vertebrates the head contains the brain, eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. In invertebrates, the head contains eyes, mouth parts, and other organs. [2/10 definitions] |
| headache |
a pain in the head. [1/2 definitions] |
| headband |
a band worn around the head. Headbands are used to hold back the hair or to soak up wetness. |
| headdress |
a covering or decoration for the head. |
| headfirst |
with the head in front of the body. |
| headlong |
with the head first. [2/4 definitions] |
| head-on |
meeting with the front part or head first. [2 definitions] |