Meaning Of The Word Masthead

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masthead
A newspaper's masthead is the part at the top of the front page where its name appears in big letters.
countable noun: A ship's masthead is the highest part of its mast.

masthead in American English
the top part of a ship's mast
to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
adjective: run up to the head of a mast
noun: 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
transitive verb: to hoist a yard to the fullest extent

masthead in British English
to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
noun: the head of a mast

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