ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : a protective or defensive covering for the head ; especially : any of the various helmets worn formerly by knights in armor and now by members of the armed forces, participants in some sports, and construction workers
b. : hat , cap
c. : headstall , halter
2.
a. : head
b. : understanding , brains
3.
a. : an ornament placed above the text matter of a page or at the beginning of a chapter — compare tailpiece
b. : headnote
4. : a top part: as
a. : a headboard of a bed
b. : a lintel of a door or window