headward

1 of 3

adverb

head·​ward

ˈhedw(ə)rd

variants or less commonly headwards

-dz

: toward the head : in the direction of the head

a stream lengthens its course by eroding headward

headward

2 of 3

adjective

"

: 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

3 of 3

noun

head·​ward

-ˌwȯrd,

-ȯ(ə)d

plural -s

: feudal service consisting in acting as a guard to the lord

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

head entry 1 + -ward, -wards

Noun

translation of Old English hēafodweard

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