1. a heading or subheading that runs across the full width of a page or column
Usage: printing; journalism
2. a sliding block in a steam engine that connects the piston rod to the connecting rod
Usage: mechanical engineering

Examples

• The newspaper featured a bold crosshead announcing the election results.
• The editor decided to use a crosshead to break up the long article.
• The magazine’s crosshead drew readers’ attention to the main story.
• The steam engine’s crosshead needed regular lubrication to function properly.
• Engineers inspected the crosshead for signs of wear and damage.
• The crosshead guides the piston rod’s linear motion in the cylinder.