Headmark

Quick meaning: Headmark is a noun meaning A headland marking the limit of a field.

Meaning

A headland marking the limit of a field.

More Meanings

1. The distinction or peculiarity of the head, face, or features used in distinguishing each individual of a given species; personal appearance; facial features.
2. A credit (as toward a prize to be awarded) given to a pupil for reaching the head position in an examination conducted with the pupils lined up and each pupil advancing toward the head of the line according to the proportionate number of his or her correct answers.

Example Sentences

He may be recognized by his headmark. You can tell him by the lounging style in which he shuffles along the leading streets, his face deformed by patches of filthy hair, and his garments cut after a rakish pattern.

Word Forms

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lineament, hallmark, mark, hall-mark, earmark, line.

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