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heading

head·ing [ hédding ] (plural head·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. printing title: something that forms the head, top, edge, or front of something, especially as a title for a paragraph, section, chapter, or page
The chapter headings are to be set in 24-point bold.

2. category of subject matter: a division into which the subject matter of a document, discourse, or discussion is divided
That information definitely comes under the heading of matters not to be aired in public.

3. navigation course: the direction in which a ship or aircraft is traveling, often given as a compass bearing
If we continue on our present heading we should sight land in one hour.

4. mineral extract mine tunnel: a horizontal tunnel in a mine, or the end of such a tunnel

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