6. (Masonry) That end of a stone or brick which is presented outward.
Knight.
Heading course (Arch.), a course consisting only of headers. See
Header, n. 3 (a). -- Heading joint. (a) (Carp.) A joint, as of two or
more boards, etc., at right angles to the grain of the wood. (b)
(Masonry) A joint between two roussoirs in the same course.
Head"land (hd"lnd), n. 1. A cape; a promontory; a point of land
projecting into the sea or other expanse of water. "Sow the headland
with wheat." Shak.
2. A ridge or strip of unplowed at the ends of furrows, or near a
fence. Tusser.
Head"less, a. [AS. he·fodle·s.] 1. Having no head; beheaded; as, a
headless body, neck, or carcass.