masthead

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mast·head / ˈmastˌhed/ • n. 1. the highest part of a ship's mast or of the lower section of a mast.2. the title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front or editorial page. ∎  the listed details in a newspaper or magazine referring to ownership, advertising rates, etc.• v. [tr.] 1. hist. send (a sailor) to the masthead, esp. as a punishment.2. raise (a flag or sail) to the masthead.