headword

NOUN
  1. a content word that can be qualified by a modifier
  2. a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry)
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How To Use headword In A Sentence

  • The format is also comparable, i.e. a headword followed by a list of related words in parentheses.
  • Please look at category 21 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • Please look at category 3 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • This article, from the perspective of language style, explores the features, principles and techniques of headword translation in bilingual dictionaries.
  • Please look at category 9 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • They use contrastive typefaces for distinct purposes, such as bold-face type for headwords, roman for definitions, italics for abbreviated codes and specimen words and phrases, and small capitals for cross-references.
  • Please look at category 49 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • Please look at category 3 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • Please look at category 16 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
  • Please look at category 46 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.Sentence dictionary
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