headward
1 of 3adverb
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 3adjective
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: 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 3noun
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