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header /ˈhɛdɚ/ noun
plural headers
header
/ˈhɛdɚ/
noun
plural headers
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEADER
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1 
: a word, phrase, etc., that is placed at the beginning of a document, passage, etc., or at the top of a page
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— see picture at table; compare footer
2 
informal : a fall in which your head hits the ground
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3 
soccer : a shot or pass made by hitting the ball with your head
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— see also doubleheader