headmost
At the front
Headmost means foremost or at the very front of a group or line.
It describes whatever is positioned most ahead of everything else, typically in a procession, race, or sequence.
The headmost rider reached the gate while the others lagged behind.
The word is somewhat old-fashioned, appearing more often in literary or nautical contexts than in everyday speech.
Highest in importance
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
- frontForward-facing side
- firstPosition number one
- frontmostNearest the leading edge
anterior · forerunning · vanguard · forefront · apex · tip · point · spearhead
Respectful forward inclination
- prowVessel's forward section
- foreToward the front
- bowspritForward-projecting ship pole
- stemPlant's central axis
figurehead · forecastle · foredeck · cutwater · forward · helm · starboard · port
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- frontForward-facing side
- marshalArrange in proper order
- standard-bearerOne who leads symbolically
- flagbearerOne who carries colors
drum major · parade · cortege · motorcade · cavalcade · column · formation · rank
foremost
Highest in importance
frontmost · anterior · forerunning · vanguard · forefront · apex · tip · point · spearhead · advance
bow
Respectful forward inclination
stem · figurehead · forecastle · foredeck · cutwater · forward · helm · starboard · port · keel
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- frontForward-facing side
- marshalArrange in proper order
- standard-bearerOne who leads symbolically
flagbearer · drum major · parade · cortege · motorcade · cavalcade · column · formation · rank · file