A load or burden carried on the head, particularly used in contexts of manual labor in agricultural or developing regions.
Compound of 'head' and 'load'; descriptive term for cargo-carrying methods still commonly used across Africa and South Asia.
Women in many parts of the world carry 40+ pounds on their heads while walking—studies show this actually improves posture and balance compared to carrying weight unevenly!
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