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['ʃevrən] or ['ʃɛvrən]

Definition

(noun.) an inverted V-shaped charge.

(noun.) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; 'they earned their stripes in Kuwait'.

Inputed by Donald--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) One of the nine honorable ordinaries, consisting of two broad bands of the width of the bar, issuing, respectively from the dexter and sinister bases of the field and conjoined at its center.

(n.) A distinguishing mark, above the elbow, on the sleeve of a non-commissioned officer's coat.

(n.) A zigzag molding, or group of moldings, common in Norman architecture.

Edited by Ivan

Definition

n. a rafter: (her.) the representation of two rafters of a house meeting at the top: the V-shaped band of worsted braid or gold lace worn on the sleeve of a non-commissioned officer's coat.—adjs. Chevrone′ Chev′roned.

Edited by Bradley