Look up: Head-on

1. head on collision
   the condition which exists when, on a transmission path capable of being used to set up calls in both directions, the path is seized from both ends simultaneously or nearly so. The seizure of the path by the distant end is not apparent, due to propagation delays
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2. head presentation
   Synonym for cephalic presentation ... Presentation of any part of the foetal head, usually the upper and back part as a result of flexion such that the chin is in contact with the thorax in vertex presentation; there may be degrees of flexion so that the presenting part is the large fontanel in sinc...
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3. head presentation
   Type: Term Synonyms: cephalic presentation
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4. Head Related Transfer Function
   The frequency response between the point in space where a sound source is located, and the ear, due to anatomical features of the head, upper torso and pinnae. These features shape the response in such a way as to allow the ear to localize a sound source in space.
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5. Head section
   A term used in both belt and chain conveyor work to designate that portion of the conveyor used for discharging material.
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6. Head Wrightson
   `Head Wrightson` was a big heavy industrial firm based at Thornaby-on-Tees on Teesside in England. They specialised in the manufacture of large industrial products such as fractional distillation columns that needed special transport to get them to site. Its products, which were made of cast iron or...
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7. head-on
   [adj] - characterized by direct opposition 2. [adv] - in direct opposition 3. [adv] - with the front foremost
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8. head-on
   adjective characterized by direct opposition; `a head-on confrontation`
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9. head-on
   adverb with the front foremost; `the cars collided head-on`
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10. Head-On
    (from the article `Performing Arts`) ...continued the saga of the fictional Simon family begun in 1984 and continued in a further series in 1992. Winner of the Berlin Festival Golden ...
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11. head-on
    Playing alone against the dealer.
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12. Head-on collision
    A `head-on collision` is one where the front ends of two ships, trains, planes or vehicles hit each other, as opposed to a side-collision or rear-end collision. Rail transport: With rail, a head-on collision often implies a collision on a single line railway. This usually means that at least one of ...
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13. head-on-collision
    the condition which exists when,on a transmission path capable of being used to set up calls in both directions,the path is seized from both ends simultaneously or nearly so Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers)
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14. Head-related transfer function
    A `head-related transfer function` (HRTF) is a response that characterizes how an ear receives a sound from a point in space; a pair of HRTFs for two ears can be used to synthesize a binaural sound that seems to come from a particular point in space. Some consumer home entertainment products designe...
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15. head-span suspension
    a portal arrangement in which the beam is replaced by an arrangement of cross-span wires
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16. Headache, tension
    Headache, tension: A headache caused by contracting of the muscles in the back of the neck, on the scalp, and sometimes in the jaw. Tension headaches are usually related to stress. Treatment is via stress reduction, massage, and analgesic medication, such as aspirin (in adults only), acetaminophen, ...
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17. Headbolt Lane railway station
    `Headbolt Lane` is a proposed new railway station in the Northwood area of Kirkby, Merseyside, England. As part of the planned extension of Merseyrail`s Northern Line along the Kirkby Branch Line, the station is expected to provide "turn-back" platforms for interchange between Merseyrail e...
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18. Heade, Martin Johnson
    Heade, Martin Johnson (hed) , 1819–1904, American painter, b. Lumberville, Pa. He studied briefly with Edward Hicks and in Europe, and later traveled in Central and South America. Heade is associated with American luminism, particularly in his uniquely lit canvases of coming thunderstorms. He ...
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19. Header Section
    The portion of a transaction document that contains general transaction information applying to all aspects of the transaction. Header information includes items such as names and addresses of the parties involved, the transaction date, and payment terms.
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20. Headhunter Redemption
    `Headhunter Redemption` is the sequel to the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 game Headhunter. Headhunter Redemption was launched in Europe for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 on October 31, 2003. The game was released in North America on September 21, 2004. Plot summary: Set 20 years aft...
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21. Headingley railway station
    `Headingley railway station` (formerly known as `Headingley and Kirkstall railway station` until some point early in the 20th Century) is off Kirkstall Lane in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England on the 0--> north west of Leeds railway station|Leeds. The station was opened in 1849. The station is halfway...
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22. Headington
    `Headington` is a suburb of Oxford, England. It is at the top of Headington Hill overlooking the city in the Thames Valley below. The life of the large residential area is centred upon London Road, the main road between London and Oxford. History: The site of Headington shows evidence of continued o...
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23. Headland railway station
    `Headland Station` was the temporary terminus of the Groudle Glen Railway in the Isle of Man between 1983 and 1991, after which time the line was reinstated to its original terminus at . It also served as the terminus between 1950 and 1962. Origins: The station was created as the terminus of the lin...
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24. Headline Inflation
    The published overall inflation rate, unadjusted for non-economic factors, as opposed to underlying inflation.
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25. headline inflation
    (from the article `Economic Affairs`) Headline inflation, which included food and energy, rose fast relative to rates over the previous decade, reflecting the higher oil prices. In ...
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