masthead

[ mast-hed, mahst- ]
/ ˈmæstˌhɛd, ˈmɑst- /
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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.
Nautical.
  1. the head of a mast.
  2. the uppermost point of a mast.

verb (used with object) Nautical.

adjective

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

Origin of masthead

First recorded in 1740–50; mast1 + head

Words nearby masthead

masterson, masterstroke, masterwork, masterwort, mastery, masthead, mastic, masticate, masticatory, masticatory force, masticatory system

Words related to masthead

banner, banneret, colors, ensign, oriflamme, pennant, pennon, standard, streamer, bannerol, burgee, guidon

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British Dictionary definitions for masthead

masthead
/ (ˈmɑːstˌhɛd) /

noun

nautical
  1. the head of a mast
  2. (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