head tree
/ˈhɛd ˌtriː/noun
1 Mining and Building. Originally: a horizontal supporting beam placed on top of one or more vertical props or posts. In later use also: a horizontal beam on two or more uprights.
2With reference to certain tribal societies: a tall or prominent tree on which heads of decapitated enemies are hung as trophies.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From head + tree.
- have no use for
- haven't
- haven town
- havenward
- have-on
- have one foot in the grave
- have one over the eight
- have one's day in court
- have one's hands full
- have one's hands tied
- have one's head screwed on (the right way)
- have one's heart in one's mouth
- have one's heart in the right place
- have one's nose in a book
- have one's (or its) moments
- have one's way with
- have one's will
- have one's work cut out
- have one too many
- have only oneself to blame
- rubicund
- rubicundity
- rubidium
- rubidium–strontium
- rubidium–strontium dating