1. plural of lakehead; the head or source of a lake, or the town or city at the head of a lake
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific geographic locations; commonly used in North American geography
2. cities or ports situated at the head of a navigable lake, especially those serving as shipping or commercial hubs
Usage: geographic/commercial term

Examples

• The lakeheads of the Great Lakes are important shipping centers.
• Several lakeheads in the region have developed into major industrial cities.
• The explorers traced the river back to one of the lakeheads.
• Lakeheads typically experience cooler temperatures due to their elevation.
• The lakeheads serve as gateways for trade and commerce in the area.