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chevron

/ˈʃev.rən/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈʃev.rən/

A V-shaped pattern or symbol, often used in heraldry, military insignia, or as a directional indicator in design and engineering.

ruV-образный узор или символ, часто используемый в геральдике, военных знаках различия или в качестве указателя направления в дизайне и инженерии.esSímbolo o adorno en forma de V, utilizado comúnmente en heráldica, insignias militares o como indicador de dirección en diseño e ingeniería.frMotif ou symbole en forme de V, souvent utilisé en héraldique, dans les insignes militaires ou comme indicateur de direction dans le design et l'ingénierie.deV-förmiges Muster oder Symbol, das häufig in der Heraldik, bei militärischen Rangabzeichen oder als Richtungsanzeiger in Design und Technik verwendet wird.ptPadrão ou símbolo em forma de V, frequentemente usado em heráldica, insígnias militares ou como indicador de direção no design e na engenharia.zhV形图案或符号,常用于纹章、军衔标志或作为方向指示符。arشكل أو رمز على هيئة حرف V، يُستخدم في الشعارات والرتب العسكرية وعلامات الاتجاه وفي التصميم والهندسة.

  1. V-shaped pattern B2 formal

    A pattern or shape resembling an inverted V, often used in heraldry, architecture, or design.

    • The soldier's uniform had a chevron on the sleeve.
    • The building's facade featured a decorative chevron pattern.
    • She painted a chevron design on the wall.

    ruШевронesCheurónfrchevron (motif en V)deChevron (Winkel- oder V-Muster)ptChevronzhV形图案arنقش سبعية على شكل حرف V

    Synonyms: v

  2. Military rank insignia B2 formal

    A V-shaped stripe or bar on a military uniform indicating rank or length of service.

    • He was promoted and received a new chevron on his uniform.
    • The sergeant wore three chevrons on his sleeve.
    • Chevrons are used in many armed forces to denote non-commissioned officers.

    ruШевронesGalón de rango militarfrChevron militairedeDienstgradabzeichenptChevronzh军衔臂章arشارة الرتبة العسكرية

    Synonyms: barstripe

  3. Geometric symbol C1 formal

    A V-shaped symbol used in various contexts, such as maps, diagrams, or heraldry.

    • The map used chevrons to indicate mountain ranges.
    • The coat of arms featured a gold chevron on a blue background.
    • In heraldry, a chevron often represents protection or building.

    ruШевронesChevron (símbolo geométrico)frChevron (symbole géométrique)deWinkelzeichenptDivisazh人字形符号arشيفرون

    Synonyms: v

  • chevrons plural form
  • chevrons' possessive plural form
  • chevron's possessive singular form