No. 739 in Hebrew
וראש
The Hebrew word "וראש" means "and a head" or "and the head."
In a sentence
הוא חבש כובע וראשו היה מכוסה.
He wore a hat and his head was covered.
Here, 'וראש' ('and head') is used to describe a part of the body, referring to the head.
האגודה עסקה בנושאים רבים, וראשיהם כללו את החינוך והסביבה.
The association dealt with many topics, and their leaders included education and environment.
In this example, 'וראשיהם' ('and their heads') metaphorically represents leaders or main representatives of the topics.
שר החוץ נפגש עם הנשיא וראש הממשלה.
The Foreign Minister met with the President and the Prime Minister.
'וראש' ('and the head') here refers to 'and Prime Minister', indicating the chief executive of a nation or organization.
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