"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. Categories (topical): Television
    Sense id: en-frontcap-en-noun-DZN2W9Rv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: broadcasting, media, television

Inflected forms

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            "Mass media",
            "Media",
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            "Culture",
            "Communication",
            "Technology",
            "Society",
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            "Fundamental"
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        {
          "text": "Coordinate term: endcap"
        }
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        "A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company."
      ],
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        [
          "sequence",
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        ],
        [
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          "production",
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          "company",
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        ]
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        "(television) A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company."
      ],
      "topics": [
        "broadcasting",
        "media",
        "television"
      ]
    }
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  "word": "frontcap"
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        }
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        "A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company."
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        "(television) A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company."
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