I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: mast (I)
1.
a. : the top or head of a mast : the part of a mast above the hounds
b. : a sailor stationed at the masthead
2.
a. : a block of matter usually printed in the top lefthand corner of the editorial page of a newspaper or beside or near the table of contents of a periodical and consisting of the title of the publication and its address, the date of the issue, and sometimes the names of owners and editors and the subscription and advertising rates
b. : the nameplate of a newspaper or periodical
II. transitive verb
1. : to cause to go to or stand at the masthead as a punishment
2. : to hoist (as a yard or flag) to the masthead