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masthead

/ˈmæstˌhɛd/ /ˈmɑːstˌhɛd/

Meanings
noun
The top of a mast.

Examples :

"The sailor climbed to the masthead to get a better view of the approaching land. "
nautical part

Related Words

Illustration publisher

publisher noun

/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/

One who publishes, especially books.

"The publisher of the popular children's book series donated copies to the local school library. "

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approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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contributing verb

/kənˈtɹɪbjuːtɪŋ/ /kənˈtɹɪbjutɪŋ/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

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periodical noun

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.

"My mom subscribes to a cooking periodical that comes out once a month. "

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circulation noun

/ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.

"The circulation of the school newspaper ensured that all students received the latest updates. "

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advertising verb

/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "