Definition of "masthead" in Englisch

noun

1. (nautical) The top of a mast.

2. (US) A list of a newspaper or other periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.

3. (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.

4. (television, by extension) The logo of a broadcaster used in an ident.

verb

1. (transitive, nautical) To send to the masthead as a punishment.

2. (transitive) To furnish (a newspaper) with a masthead.