crosshead

1. (mechanical engineering) A metal beam that connects a piston to a connecting rod in an engine.Examples: "All the Connor characteristics are seen in this locomotive: sharply inclined cylinders let into the side framing, which was slotted to expose the crosshead; […]."

2. (journalism) Large text, like a headline but typically drawn from the article, placed partway through the article to break it up visually.Examples: "Other bits of furniture include [...] the crosshead, a short heading between paragraphs that breaks up a long piece."Synonyms: crossheading

3. (musical notation) A note with an x-shaped notehead, indicating a non-tonal sound such as a drumbeat or a rapped syllable.