flying head

noun

Computers.

1. a read/write head supported on a thin cushion of air over a rotating magnetic disk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying head¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

“A flying head butt is a fair assessment.”

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There was Cobi Jones, the recipient of Rafael Marquez’s flying head butt in the 2002 World Cup round of 16.

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“There really aren’t any green ways of flying,” Head said.

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Yet the suit describes tricks by WWE wrestlers, including the flying head butt and the chair shot.

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In a series against the rival Red Sox in 2004, Jeter raced after a 12th inning pop up behind third base, and with no regard to safety, caught it near the stands on the dead run and went flying head first into the seats.

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