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Blunderhead
Blunderhead Blun"der*head`, n. [Blunder + head.]
A stupid, blundering fellow.
Bufferhead
Bufferhead Buff"er*head`, n.
The head of a buffer, which recieves the concussion, in
railroad carriages.
CopperheadCopperhead Cop"per*head`, n. [From its color.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A poisonous American serpent (Ancistrodon
conotortrix), closely allied to the rattlesnake, but
without rattles; -- called also copper-belly, and red
viper.
2. A nickname applied to a person in the Northern States who
sympathized with the South during the Civil War. [U.S.] Dunderhead
Dunderhead Dun"der*head`, n. [Prov. Eng. also dunderpoll, from
dunder, same as thunder.]
A dunce; a numskull; a blockhead. --Beau. & Fl.
Floorheads
Floorheads Floor"heads`, n. pl. (Naut.)
The upper extermities of the floor of a vessel.
HammerheadHammerhead Ham"mer*head`, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zyg[ae]na,
having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the
head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna
zyg[ae]na is found in the North Atlantic. Called also
hammer fish, and balance fish. JolterheadJolterhead Jolt"er*head`, Jolthead Jolt"head`, n. [See
Jolt, Jowl.]
A dunce; a blockhead. --Sir T. North. Leatherhead
Leatherhead Leath"er*head`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The friar bird.
loggerheadSteamer Steam"er, n.
1. A vessel propelled by steam; a steamship or steamboat.
2. A steam fire engine. See under Steam.
3. A road locomotive for use on common roads, as in
agricultural operations.
4. A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of
steam, as in washing, in cookery, and in various processes
of manufacture.
5. (Zo["o]l.) The steamer duck.
Steamer duck (Zo["o]l.), a sea duck (Tachyeres cinereus),
native of Patagonia and Terra del Fuego, which swims and
dives with great agility, but which, when full grown, is
incapable of flight, owing to its very small wings. Called
also loggerhead, race horse, and side wheel duck. Loggerheaded
Loggerheaded Log"ger*head`ed, a.
Dull; stupid. --Shak.
A rabble of loggerheaded physicians. --Urquhart.
Loggerheads
Loggerheads Log"ger*heads`, n. (Bot.)
The knapweed.
Niggerhead
Niggerhead Nig"ger*head`, n.
A strong black chewing tobacco, usually in twisted plug form;
negro head.
OverheadOverhead O`ver*head", adv.
Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the
story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.
While overhead the moon Sits arbitress. --Milton.
Note: Also used adjectively; as, an overhead crane, gear,
etc.
Overhead engine, a vertical steam engine in which the
cylinder stands above the crank.
Overhead work, a general term in manufactories for
countershafting and gearing, when overhead. Overhead charges
Overhead charges O"ver*head" charges, expenses expenses,
etc. (Accounting)
Those general charges or expenses in any business which
cannot be charged up as belonging exclusively to any
particular part of the work or product, as where different
kinds of goods are made, or where there are different
departments in a business; -- called also fixed,
establishment, or (in a manufacturing business)
administration, selling, and distribution, charges, etc.
Overhead engineOverhead O`ver*head", adv.
Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the
story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.
While overhead the moon Sits arbitress. --Milton.
Note: Also used adjectively; as, an overhead crane, gear,
etc.
Overhead engine, a vertical steam engine in which the
cylinder stands above the crank.
Overhead work, a general term in manufactories for
countershafting and gearing, when overhead. Overhead workOverhead O`ver*head", adv.
Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the
story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.
While overhead the moon Sits arbitress. --Milton.
Note: Also used adjectively; as, an overhead crane, gear,
etc.
Overhead engine, a vertical steam engine in which the
cylinder stands above the crank.
Overhead work, a general term in manufactories for
countershafting and gearing, when overhead. Rudderhead
Rudderhead Rud"der*head`, n. (Naut.)
The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is
attached.
Spearhead
Spearhead Spear"head`, n.
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
Stairhead
Stairhead Stair"head`, n.
The head or top of a staircase.
Thunderhead
Thunderhead Thun"der*head`, n.
A rounded mass of cloud, with shining white edges; a cumulus,
-- often appearing before a thunderstorm.
TimberheadTimberhead Tim"ber*head`, n. (Naut.)
The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and
serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel
head. Underhead
Underhead Un"der*head`, n.
A blockhead, or stupid person; a dunderhead. [Obs.] --Sir T.
Browne.
Meaning of Rhead from wikipedia
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Rhead is a surname, and may
refer to:
Charlotte Rhead (1885–1947),
English ceramics designer Frederick Alfred Rhead (1856–1933),
English potter Frederick...
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Louis John
Rhead (November 6, 1857 – July 29, 1926) was an English-born
American artist, illustrator,
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angler who was born in Etruria, Staffordshire...
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Matthew James Rhead (born 31 May 1984) is an
English professional footballer who
plays as a
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Division club Kidsgrove...
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Charlotte Rhead (19
October 1885 in Burslem – 6
November 1947) was an
English ceramics designer active in the 1920s and the 1930s in the
Potteries area...
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Frederick Rhead may
refer to:
Frederick Alfred Rhead (1856–1933),
potter working in
North Staffordshire,
England Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880–1942), his...
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Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880–1942) was a
ceramicist and a
major figure in the Arts and
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Frederick Alfred Rhead (1856–1933) was a
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jousting tournament at Camelot, an
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illustration by
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