headers

[hed-er]

head·er

[hed-er]
noun
1.
a person or thing that removes or puts a head on something.
2.
a reaping machine that cuts off and gathers only the heads of the grain.
3.
a chamber to which the ends of a number of tubes are connected so that water or steam may pass freely from one tube to the other.
4.
Automotive. an exhaust manifold.
5.
Building Trades.
a.
a brick or stone laid in a wall or the like so that its shorter ends are exposed or parallel to the surface. Compare stretcher (def. 5).
b.
a framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters.
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6.
Informal. a plunge or dive headfirst, as into water: He stumbled and took a header into the ditch.
7.
Soccer. a pass or shot made by heading the ball.
8.
a sign that is part of or attached to the top of a rack displaying merchandise.
9.
Computers. a line of information placed at the top of a page for purposes of identification.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English heder. See head, -er1
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Headers is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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