escutcheon

• Nom désignant un écusson ou une plaque portant un blason, ainsi qu'une plaque de protection entourant une serrure, une poignée de porte ou un interrupteur.

A noun referring to a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms, or a protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.

1. Heraldic shieldC2formal

   A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms.

   Écu héraldique

   • The family escutcheon was displayed above the fireplace.
   • The knight's escutcheon featured a golden lion on a blue field.
   • Heralds carefully recorded each escutcheon in the royal registry.

   Synonymesscutcheonshield

2. Decorative plateC2formal

   A flat protective or ornamental plate, especially around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.

   plaque décorative ou de propreté

   • The antique door had a brass escutcheon around the keyhole.
   • He replaced the cracked escutcheon on the light switch.
   • The escutcheon was engraved with intricate floral patterns.

   Synonymesbackplatecover platefaceplate