English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

catchword in German

catchword in German is Kustode, Kustos — catchword means 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.).

catchword in German

Kustode
noun
(printing, historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
Kustos
noun
(printing, historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.

What does "catchword" mean?

  1. noun 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.)
  2. noun A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a slogan or buzzword.
  3. noun The last word of a speech, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
  4. noun 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.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "catchword" in German?

"catchword" in German is Kustode, Kustos. catchword means: 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.)

Are there other ways to say "catchword" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "catchword": Kustode, Kustos.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.