Definition of Headshot

1. Noun. A photograph of a person's head.

Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture

2. Noun. An attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head.
Group relationships: Association Football, Soccer
Generic synonyms: Shot

3. Noun. A shot aimed at a person's head.
Generic synonyms: Shooting, Shot

Definition of Headshot

1. Noun. A photograph of someone's head ¹

2. Noun. A gunshot to the head ¹

3. Noun. A one-page, double-sided resume of an actor, consisting of the actor's photograph (usually of the head and shoulders) on one side and his/her curriculum vitae on the other ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Headshot

1. a photograph of someone's head [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Headshot

headscarf
headscarfed
headscarved
headscarves
headset
headsets
headsetted
headsful
headshake
headshakes
headshaking
headshell
headshells
headship
headships
headshot (current term)
headshots
headshrinker
headshrinkers
headshunt
headshunts
headslapper
headslappers
headsman
headsmen
headspace
headspaces
headspin
headspins
headspring

Literary usage of Headshot

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Shots and Snapshots in British East Africa by Edward Bennet (1914)
"or so, in thick cover, then the headshot is probably best, ... In the old days the headshot was the favourite shot of that mighty hunter Sir Samuel Baker ..."

2. Gayellow Pages: The National Edition 2005-2006 USA and Canada by Frances Green (2005)
"... headshot and Physique Black and White Photography _ Broadcast Media _ ?" *Mv Generation Q 88. ..."

3. Vostok Station: Point of Impact by Kerry Plowright (2005)
"The Spetznaz jerked violently from the headshot. Brian kept his momentum, jumping over the still-twitching body, looking for the surviving trooper. ..."

4. Cats in a Chowder by Fred J Schneider (2006)
""It means to give yourself over entirely to the word and spirit of Christ." She genuflected abashedly to the headshot of Jesus. ..."

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