Headmost [adjective]
Definition of Headmost:
beginning, primary
Synonyms of Headmost:
● Original
● Basic
● Opening
● Leading
● Pioneer
● Infant
● Virgin
● First
● Earliest
● Early
● Foremost
● Inchoate
● Germinal
● Nascent
Sentence/Example of Headmost:
No others were able to effect this, the headmost British ships anticipating them in the gap.
When he drew near the headmost vessel, he began to utter an earnest address, accompanied with violent gesticulation.
On came the headmost ship with the Dolphin hand over hand, the flag of France flaunting proudly at her peak.
We now clearly ascertained that the two headmost ships were frigates and the rest merchantmen.
Though he endeavoured to near them, he intended not to make any attack until the Defiance had got abreast of the headmost.
One of the outer ships, the Hannibal, tried to pass inside the headmost of the French, not realizing that the latter had moved.
Not till one in the afternoon did the headmost Spaniards reach the straits, and there they had to await their companions.
The three headmost canoes were paddled by elderly men, who, most probably, had been selected to open the communication.
With all sail set to stem the current, they approached the batteries, which immediately opened fire on the headmost vessels.
Weak as I was, I stood up to the headmost; and this appeared to have quelled him, for he instantly threw down his arms.