n. 1. (Print.) The line at the head or top of a page. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) See Headrope. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Journalism) A title for an article in a newspaper, sometimes one line, sometimes more, set in larger and bolder type than the body of the article and indicating the subject matter or content of the article. [ PJC ]
4. A similar title at the top of the newspaper indicating the most important story of the day; also, a title for an illustration or picture. [ PJC ]
n. 1. (Print.) The line at the head or top of a page. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) See Headrope. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Journalism) A title for an article in a newspaper, sometimes one line, sometimes more, set in larger and bolder type than the body of the article and indicating the subject matter or content of the article. [ PJC ]
4. A similar title at the top of the newspaper indicating the most important story of the day; also, a title for an illustration or picture. [ PJC ]