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Definition of crossheading

crossheading

/ˈkrɔːsˌhɛdɪŋ/
cross · head · ing
Plural:crossheadings
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crossheading Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A short heading or subheading printed across a page or column of text to divide it into sections and indicate the subject of the following paragraphs.

Example

"The editor inserted a bold crossheading every few paragraphs to make the lengthy feature article easier to scan."

2

A horizontal passage or gallery driven across the main direction of an underground mine or tunnel to connect parallel workings or provide ventilation.

Example

"The miners excavated a new crossheading to improve airflow between the two main shafts."

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• Nearby Words

crosshairs
crosshatch
crosshatching
crossheading
crossing
crossly
crossness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crossheading. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crossheading
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