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alexz commented on the word taking a header
"taking a header" is to fall down, or fall off your ride.
I think it requires having to protect your head as you crash.
May 24, 2013
ry commented on the word taking a header
alexz I always picture the faller with their head aimed roughly in the direction of the fall when take a header is used, whether protecting it or not; for instance, a sot passes out while leaning on the railing of a pier and takes a header into the water.
May 24, 2013
alexz commented on the word taking a header
thanks ry
It seems to be well defined at
http://books.google.ca/books?id=Kv6MljlmA48C&dq=taking%20a%20header&pg=PA103#v=onepage&q=taking%20a%20header&f=false
as a cyclist being flung forward over the handlebars.
In 1767, it is described as going head first into water.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=eDECAAAAQAAJ&pg=RA1-PA223&dq=take+a+header&hl=en&sa=X&ei=qhSgUcGIDsi1iwKHqYHgBA&ved=0CEMQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=take%20a%20header&f=false
May 25, 2013