"frontcap" meaning in English

See frontcap in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: frontcaps [plural]
Etymology: From front caption. Head templates: {{en-noun}} frontcap (plural frontcaps)
  1. (television) A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company. Coordinate_terms: endcap

Inflected forms

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        "(television) A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company."
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