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Crosshead - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A crosshead is a mechanical component in engines that connects the piston rod to the connecting rod, allowing linear motion to be converted into rotational motion. It is commonly used in steam engines and large diesel engines.

crosshead

/ˈkrɔsˌhɛd/ /ˈkrɒsˌhɛd/

Definition:

A heading or title placed within the body of a text, often centered or in bold.

Synonyms:

Subheading, title, heading, caption

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Main heading, footer

Common Collocations:

Bold crosshead, chapter crosshead, editorial crosshead

Derivatives:

Crossheaded, crossheading

Usage Tips:

Use a crosshead to break long text into readable sections without starting a new paragraph.

Common Phrases:

Crosshead style, under the crosshead, above the crosshead

Etymology:

Derived from "cross" (across) + "head" (top), referring to a heading spanning text width.

Examples:

  • 1. The crosshead highlighted the key point of the section.
  • 2. She added a crosshead to make the article easier to skim.
  • 3. The editor removed an unnecessary crosshead for brevity.
  • 4. Crossheads are common in newspapers and magazines.

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