Word: HEADING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of HEADING
- To be in command of. (See also head up.)
"Who heads the board of trustees?"
- To come at the beginning of; to commence.
"A group of clowns headed the procession."
- To strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball
- The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
- The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading)
- Material for the heads of casks, barrels, etc.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "heading" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "heading", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEADING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HEADING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HEADING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HEADING:
- # the heading effect
- # master of heading
- # playing with heading
- # in terms of heading
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