Masthead

Quick meaning: Masthead is a noun meaning (nautical) The top of a mast.

Meaning

(nautical) The top of a mast.

More Meanings

1. (US) A list of a newspaper or other periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
2. (television, by extension) The logo of a broadcaster used in an ident.
3. (transitive, nautical) To send to the masthead as a punishment.
4. (transitive) To furnish (a newspaper) with a masthead.
5. (UK, Australia) The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper or other periodical at the top of the front page; (by extension) the publication itself or the rights to it.

Example Sentences

“I was mast-headed, sir.” “Mast-headed! how - for what?”

It was mastheaded as "Palatka's Only Independent Home-Owned Newspaper."

Maree said she felt worse after articles were written about the video, including by this masthead.

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.

Word Forms

• mastheads
• mastheading
• mastheaded

Synonyms for masthead

Depending on context, synonyms include imprint, nameplate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mizzen, mast, flagpole, pole, cartridge, headwater.

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