teaser

teaser
/tee"zeuhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that teases.
2. Theat. a drapery or flat piece across the top of the proscenium arch that masks the flies and that, together with the tormentors, forms a frame for the stage opening.
3. Print., Journ. kicker (def. 9).
4. an advertisement that lures customers or clients by offering a bonus, gift, or the like.
5. Television Slang. tease (def. 5).
[1350-1400; ME teser machine for teasing wool; see TEASE, -ER1]

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