Headpiece
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛdˌpis/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headpiece is a noun meaning The head; the brain; the head as the seat of intellect.
Meaning
The head; the brain; the head as the seat of intellect.
More Meanings
- Something covering the head.
- A headset.
- A headstall.
- A headboard of a bed.
- (publishing, printing) A decorative page heading used at the start of volumes or chapters.
- The top piece or part of any of various things.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: head
Meronyms: mouthpiece, earpiece
A view of a Wenford train headed by this locomotive forms the headpiece to the present article.
Wooden beds were made as replicas of large ones, some carved in walnut, others in magohany and with elaborate head-pieces. There were four-posters draped with curtains to pull and bedspreads to match, much beautiful hand-sewing and embroidery going to their manufacture.
Word Forms
- headpieces
Synonyms for headpiece
Depending on context, synonyms include headcollar, head, headstall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headstall, helmet, headgear, cap, locket, medallion.
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