Defn: The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order. The brain, which is the headquarters, or office, of intelligence. Collier.
HEADRACE
Head"race`, n.
Defn: See Race, a water course.
HEADROOM
Head"room`, n. (Arch.)
Defn: See Headway, 2.
HEADROPE
Head"rope`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.
HEADSAIL
Head"sail`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: Any sail set forward of the foremast. Totten.
HEADSHAKE
Head`shake`, n.