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Definition of headmost : Most advanced; most forward; as, the headmost ship in a fleet.

Synonyms:

outstanding, main, principal

facial, frontal, vanguard, front-most, avant-garde

crowning, furthest, foremost, maximum, consummate, champion, leading, choice, chief, signal, dominant, controlling, best, most, sovereign, superior, elite, master, A-1, eminent, above, predominant, paramount, quintessential, ruling, furthermost, senior, chosen, uppermost, supreme, better, commanding, king, zenith, ascendant

apex, top, extreme, pinnacle, highest, loftiest, topmost, summit, peak, tip, acme, capping, culminating

Usage examples:

• With all sail set to stem the current, they approached the batteries, which immediately opened fire on the headmost vessels. - "The Three Lieutenants", W.H.G. Kingston.
• Scarcely had we run our ensign up to the peak than up went the French flag at that of the headmost frigate which at the same time fired a warning gun at us. - "Hurricane Hurry", W.H.G. Kingston.
• As soon as I put up my helm and kept away, the headmost of the strangers crowded all sail in chase, making signals to the rest of the squadron to follow her- undoubtedly not to allow me any prospect of escaping. - "Hurricane Hurry", W.H.G. Kingston.