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masthead

mast·head

US/ˈmæˌsthɛd/ uncommon uk us

noun

1.

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

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2.

the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page

3.

the head or top of a mast

Origin

From mast + head.

Phrases

  • masthead sloop

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