hoofdline
Hoofdline is a Dutch term that translates to "main line" or "headline" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of journalism and news reporting. A hoofdline is the most prominent and attention-grabbing title for a news article, designed to summarize the core subject and entice readers to delve further into the story. It is typically placed at the top of the article and is often set in larger, bolder type than the rest of the text. The effectiveness of a hoofdline lies in its ability to convey the essence of the news concisely and compellingly.
Beyond journalism, the term hoofdline can also be applied metaphorically in other fields to refer to the