The thin circle of material attached to the top of a drum shell for the purpose of striking, sometimes made of skin and in such occurrences sometimes referred to as a skin, or drum-skin, but often synthetic.

(nautical) Having the bow of a boat facing directly into the wind

The chief, senior or most authoritative of a group of linesmen officiating at a match.

That part of a printer that transfers a character or image to the paper.

Exhibiting disregard for, or denial of, a problem or threat.

(Britain) A boy chosen to lead a school sixth form, whose duties may include representing the school and organising the prefects.

(two-up) A crooked organiser of a two-up game, who would cheat players out of their money.

(transitive) To lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of. / (transitive) To close (a cask, barrel, etc.) by fitting a head to it. / (nautical) To turn towards the wind

A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus capitis, which lives among the hairs on the head of a human and feeds on blood.

present participle of head butt