ˈhediŋ, -dēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English hedding, from gerund of hedden to head
1. archaic : decapitation
2. : the compass direction in which the longitudinal axis of a ship or airplane points
3. : something that forms or serves as a head: as
a. : head 17a(1)
b. : a plain, colored, or patterned band woven at the beginning and end of a fabric
c.
(1) : an edge of a ruffle above the line of gathering
(2) : an edge of a curtain rising above a curtain rod
(3) : footing 8a
4. : material for heads of casks or barrels
5. : drift 6a, 6b
6. : an end of a stone or brick presented outward ; also : heading course
7. South & Midland : pillow , bolster