masthead
[ mast-hed, mahst- ]
/ ˈmæstˌhɛd, ˈmɑst- /
noun
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.
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.
verb (used with object) Nautical.
adjective
Nautical. run up to the head of a mast: masthead rig.
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Words nearby masthead
masterson, masterstroke, masterwork, masterwort, mastery, masthead, mastic, masticate, masticatory, masticatory force, masticatory system
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British Dictionary definitions for masthead
masthead
/ (ˈmɑːstˌhɛd) /
noun
nautical
- the head of a mast
- (as modifier)masthead sail
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)
to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
to raise (a sail) to the masthead
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