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Behead Definition & Meaning

behead
verb
  1. cut the head of; "the French King was beheaded during the Revolution"

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Frequently asked questions

What does behead mean?
cut the head of; "the French King was beheaded during the Revolution"
What part of speech is behead?
Behead is a verb.

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