crosshead

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text
  2. noun metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth

Etymology

From cross + head.

Synonyms

crossheading

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