Headsheet
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A poster or booklet containing headshots and brief descriptions of the models or actors represented by a modelling or talent agency.
"I asked for the names of a couple of the advertising agencies to which the company representatives send the headsheet, to verify that they do what they claimed."
- 2 The front page of a newspaper, containing the main headlines.
"He was infuriated, and wrote forthwith a challenge to Daniel scrawled on a newspaper headsheet."
- 3 Synonym of coversheet.
"A headsheet may be provided, to which these worksheets are attached, and on which descriptions, element times, and the job standard are shown."
- 4 Synonym of foresheet.
"Hilloa, the periagua !” it cried. “ Haul over your headsheet, and jam the tiller down into the lap of that comfortable-looking old gentleman."
- 5 A cloth that covers the pillows at the head of a bed, protecting them from hair oils, etc. historical
"If he is inclined to take a nap after dinner, ' his stomak to digest,' kerchief and comb, pillow and headsheet are to be got ready, and he is not to be allowed to sleep too long."
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- 6 Synonym of headcloth.
"Her headsheet is wrapped half across her face, only her large, kohl-blackened eyes showing."
- 7 A sheet of metal that guards the front or head of something.
"The number and size of tubes in a given area of headsheet and their relative positions have much to do with the steaming qualities of boilers."
Synonyms
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More examples"I asked for the names of a couple of the advertising agencies to which the company representatives send the headsheet, to verify that they do what they claimed."
Etymology
From head + sheet.
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