Defn: That end of a stone or brick which is presented outward. Knight. Heading course (Arch.), a course consisting only of headers. See Header, n. 3 (a). — Heading joint. (a) (Carp.) A joint, as of two or more boards, etc., at right angles to the grain of the wood. (b) (Masonry) A joint between two roussoirs in the same course.
HEADLAND
Head"land, n.
1. A cape; a promontory; a point of land projecting into the sea or other expanse of water. "Sow the headland with wheat." Shak.
2. A ridge or strip of unplowed at the ends of furrows, or near a fence. Tusser.
HEADLESS
Head"less, a. Etym: [AS. heáfodleás.]
1. Having no head; beheaded; as, a headless body, neck, or carcass.
2. Destitute of a chief or leader. Sir W. Raleigh.
3. Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate.
[Obs.]
Witless headiness in judging or headless hardiness in condemning.
Spenser.
HEADLIGHT
Head"light`, n. (Engin.)
Defn: A light, with a powerful reflector, placed at the head of a locomotive, or in front of it, to throw light on the track at night, or in going through a dark tunnel.