headmark
nounUK /ˈhɛdmɑːk/
US /ˈhɛdmɑːrk/
A mark or sign on the head of something that helps you know what it is.
The farmer put a headmark on each sheep so he could tell them apart.
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2. A guiding sign or landmark used to find your way.
The tall tower was a headmark for sailors coming into the harbor.
3. A heading or title at the top of a page or document.
Each chapter began with a bold headmark.
4. A distinguishing feature or characteristic of a person or thing.
Kindness was the headmark of her character.