catchword

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Synonyms: watchword, catchwork, catch word, catch-word, patchwork, matchwood, watchwork, catchweed, patchcord, catchwords, latchford

Antonyms: watchword, catchwork, catch word, catch-word, patchwork, matchwood, watchwork, catchweed, patchcord, catchwords, latchford

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q899632}} {{lb|en|printing|historical}} A [[word]] at the end of a book page that repeats the first word from the following page. (Such words served as aids to the [[bookbinder]] (to check rapidly for correct placement of leaves) and were also viewed by some readers as aids to smooth reading.) {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. A word or [[expression]] repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a [[slogan]] or [[buzzword]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|theatre}} The last word of a speech, serving as a [[cue]] for the next speaker. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
4. A word printed (often in large or bold type) at the head of a page or other section of text, serving to draw a reader's attention or summarise contents, especially in a reference work; a [[heading]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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