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Catchword
Catch′wordˊ
,Noun.
1.
Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
2.
(Print.)
The first word of any page of a book after the first, inserted at the right hand bottom corner of the preceding page for the assistance of the reader. It is seldom used in modern printing.
3.
A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect;
as, the
catchword
of a political party, etc.Definition 2025
catchword
catchword
English
Noun
catchword (plural catchwords)
- A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
- A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.
- Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
Synonyms
- (word under right-hand side): guide word
- (word repeated to become representative): watchword
Translations
word that repeats the first word on the following page
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