Advertisement

Advertisement

flying head

noun

, Computers.
  1. a read/write head supported on a thin cushion of air over a rotating magnetic disk.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying head1

First recorded in 2010–15

Discover More

Example Sentences

Incontinently he was flying head over heels through the air at the rate of dozens of miles a minute.

Just so I peeped out, and was dimly seen, through a wild, flying head of hair.

Once he was knocked over by a hooked one under the jaw, but in the next round he sent the Arab literally flying head over heels.

I remember how we all went flying head first into a snow drift.

We paint them now in the form of a flying head, with two small wings below the ears.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


flying gurnardflying jenny