headsheet

noun7

1. •
   The front page of a newspaper, containing the main headlines.

   • He was infuriated, and wrote forthwith a challenge to Daniel scrawled on a newspaper headsheet. — 1934
2. •
   A poster or booklet containing headshots and brief descriptions of the models or actors represented by a modelling or talent agency.

   • I asked for the names of a couple of the advertising agencies to which the company representatives send the headsheet, to verify that they do what they claimed. — 1998
3. •
   A sheet of metal that guards the front or head of something.

   • The number and size of tubes in a given area of headsheet and their relative positions have much to do with the steaming qualities of boilers. — 1884
4. •
   Synonym of coversheet.

   • A headsheet may be provided, to which these worksheets are attached, and on which descriptions, element times, and the job standard are shown. — 1945
5. •
   Synonym of headcloth.

   • Her headsheet is wrapped half across her face, only her large, kohl-blackened eyes showing. — 1979
6. •
   Synonym of foresheet.

   • Hilloa, the periagua !” it cried. “ Haul over your headsheet, and jam the tiller down into the lap of that comfortable-looking old gentleman. — 1873
7. •
   (historical) A cloth that covers the pillows at the head of a bed, protecting them from hair oils, etc.

   • If he is inclined to take a nap after dinner, ' his stomak to digest,' kerchief and comb, pillow and headsheet are to be got ready, and he is not to be allowed to sleep too long. — 1871