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Masthead - What does it mean?

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masthead

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) The top of a mast.
  • *1851 ,
  • *:In most American whalemen the mast-heads are manned almost simultaneously with the vessel’s leaving her port; even though she may have fifteen thousand miles, and more, to sail ere reaching her proper cruising ground.
  • (US) A list of a newspaper or other periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
  • (UK) The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper at the top of the front page

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • (nautical) To send to the masthead as a punishment.
    • (Marryat)
  • * 2009 , Gregory Fremont-Barnes, Nelson's Officers and Midshipmen (page 30)
    • When the ship happened to be in a warm climate, mastheading constituted a fairly mild punishment; indeed, many regarded it as rather a relief from duty. But in inclement weather the experience was most unpleasant.

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    * ("masthead" on Wikipedia) English words with consonant pseudo-digraphs

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