Escutcheon
Word | ESCUTCHEON |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | es cutch eon |
Pronunciations | /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Escutcheon"
What do we mean by escutcheon?
A shield or shield-shaped emblem bearing a coat of arms. noun
An ornamental or protective plate, as for a keyhole. noun
The plate on the stern of a ship inscribed with the ship's name. noun
(a blot on (one's) escutcheon) Dishonor to one's reputation. idiom
In heraldry, the surface upon which are charged a person's armorial bearings, other than the crest, motto, supporters, etc., which are borne separately. noun
Something, either artificial or natural, having more or less resemblance to an escutcheon. noun
The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see chiff, and field.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister. noun
A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities. noun
That part of a vessel's stern on which her name is written. noun
A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole. noun
The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area. noun
An escutcheon used in English heraldry to display the arms of the bearer's wife; -- not commonly used unless she an heiress. Cf. Impalement. noun
An individual or corporate coat of arms. noun
A decorative and/or protective plate or bezel to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes. noun
The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate. noun
A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers noun
A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms noun
(nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed noun
An individual or corporate coat of arms.
A small shield used to charge a larger one.
The pattern of distribution of hair upon the pubic mound.
A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It was once taken as an index of milking qualities.
The part of a ship's stern where its name is displayed.
A decorative and/or protective plate or bezel to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes.
The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.
The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area.
The area between the rectum and udder of a cow, when tickled may induce the heifer to urinate. Urban Dictionary
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