Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The head-rigging of a vessel.
- noun Any covering for the head, as a hat, or an ornament for the head; a head-dress.
- noun All the parts of a harness about the head, as the head-stall, bits, etc.
- noun In mining, that part of the winding-machinery which is attached to the head-frame, and of which the most important part is formed by the sheaves or pulleys over which the hoisting-rope passes.
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Examples
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He wore a sixty-dollar, business-man's suit, his shoes were comfortable and seemly and made from the current last, his tie, collars and cuffs were just what all prosperous business men wore, and an up-to-date, business-man's derby was his wildest adventure in head-gear.
THE PRODIGAL FATHER 2010
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The two Indians in the canoe moored it on the edge of the eddy, while its white occupant, conspicuous by his gorgeous head-gear, came up the bank.
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Her rigging is something queer, and the next sharp squall will bring her head-gear all about the shop.
Chapter 10 2010
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In addition to Mr. McMillan, a retired postal office worker and Vietnam veteran whose thick frame, elaborate facial hair and preference for spandex head-gear have earned him comparisons to Hulk Hogan, the debate will offer voters a chance to evaluate Warren Redlich, the Libertarian candidate.
Candidates Crowd Stage Erica Orden 2010
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I think the 25-06 would be ok on either, but with the winds and distance for sheep/goats I feel a tad more horsepower is necessary, as you want to drop that animal in it's tracts and not tumble down the mtn and break the head-gear.
Whats the best rifle for antelope hunting? Also whats the best for mountain goat hunting? 2009
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"But how do you explain the carrying away of our head-gear?"
CHAPTER XXXVI 2010
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I think the 25-06 would be ok on either, but with the winds and distance for sheep/goats I feel a tad more horsepower is necessary, as you want to drop that animal in it's tracts and not tumble down the mtn and break the head-gear.
Whats the best rifle for antelope hunting? Also whats the best for mountain goat hunting? 2009
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It's as if the head-gear of wealth, a sense of privilege and imperial power interfere with the receptors for divine messages of justice, peace, courage and love of neighbor.
Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph. D.: Interfaith Ironic Christmas Part II: Moses, Osiris And Orpheus Rita Nakashima Brock 2010
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It's as if the head-gear of wealth, a sense of privilege and imperial power interfere with the receptors for divine messages of justice, peace, courage and love of neighbor.
Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph. D.: Interfaith Ironic Christmas Part II: Moses, Osiris And Orpheus Rita Nakashima Brock 2010
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It's as if the head-gear of wealth, a sense of privilege and imperial power interfere with the receptors for divine messages of justice, peace, courage and love of neighbor.
Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph. D.: Interfaith Ironic Christmas Part II: Moses, Osiris and Orpheus Rita Nakashima Brock 2010
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