heads

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. the side of a coin that usually has a person's face on it.

n. the obverse side of a coin, typically featuring a portrait or emblem.

“I chose heads, but the coin landed on tails so I lost the bet.”

“To decide who would kick off the match, the referee tossed a silver coin and asked the captains to call heads or tails.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun nautical Technical

n. the name for a toilet on a boat or ship.

n. the latrine or lavatory on a vessel, originally located at the bow or 'head' of the ship.

“The captain showed the new sailors where the heads were located.”

“Life on the vintage schooner was difficult, as the heads were cramped and frequently required manual pumping to function.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Law Formal · Dialect

n. the main points of a new law before it is officially written.

n. the general principles or outline of a proposed piece of legislation.

“The government published the heads of the bill to get public feedback.”

“The cabinet spent several hours debating the heads of the new environmental bill before sending it to the drafting office.”