headlong
adverb
- with the head first; headfirst
- with uncontrolled speed and force
- recklessly; rashly; impetuously
adjective
- Old Poet. steep; dizzy; precipitous: a headlong height
- with or done with the head first or foremost; headfirst
- moving with uncontrolled speed and force
- reckless; impetuous
See headlong in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hĕdˈlôngˈ, -lŏngˈ)
adverb- With the head leading; headfirst: The runner slid headlong into third base.
- In an impetuous manner; rashly.
- At breakneck speed or with uncontrolled force.
adjective (hĕdˈlôngˌ, -lŏngˌ)- Done with the head leading; headfirst: a headlong dive.
- Impetuous; rash. See Synonyms at impetuous.
- Uncontrollably forceful or fast.
- Archaic Steep; sheer.
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