masthead

[ mast-hed, mahst- ]
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noun
  1. Also called flag. a statement printed in all issues of a newspaper, magazine, or the like, usually on the editorial page, giving the publication's name, the names of the owner and staff, etc.

  2. Also called nameplate. a line of type on the front page of a newspaper or the cover of a periodical giving the name of the publication.

  1. Nautical.

    • the head of a mast.

    • the uppermost point of a mast.

verb (used with object)Nautical.
  1. to hoist a yard to the fullest extent.

  2. to hoist to the truck of a mast, as a flag.

  1. to send to the upper end of a mast as a punishment.

adjective
  1. Nautical. run up to the head of a mast: masthead rig.

Origin of masthead

1
First recorded in 1740–50; mast1 + head

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masthead

/ (ˈmɑːstˌhɛd) /


noun
  1. nautical

    • the head of a mast

    • (as modifier): masthead sail

  2. Also called: flag the name of a newspaper or periodical, its proprietors, staff, etc, printed in large type at the top of the front page

verb(tr)
  1. to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment

  2. to raise (a sail) to the masthead

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