chevron

[US]/'ʃevrən/
[UK]/'ʃɛvrən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a V-shaped or inverted V-shaped insignia worn by police or soldiers to indicate rank.

Example Sentences

The military insignia featured a chevron design.

The road sign displayed a chevron indicating a sharp turn ahead.

The chevron pattern on the wall added a modern touch to the room.

She wore a chevron-striped dress to the party.

The company logo featured a chevron shape in blue and green colors.

The chevron formation of birds flying in the sky was a beautiful sight.

The chevron markings on the road helped guide drivers during heavy rain.

She decorated her living room with chevron-patterned throw pillows.

The chevron design on the fabric gave the dress a unique look.

The chevron symbol is often used to indicate rank in the military.

Real-world Examples

And that starts with the little chevron bones that are underneath the tail vertebra.

Source: Natural History Museum

Did you know about the purpose of these chevrons before watching this video?

Source: Pure flight

The outside would consist of v-shaped chevrons, forming a strong exoskeleton to support the skyscraper.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

This armor covered the head in big plates, with smaller, joined chevrons running along the rest of the body.

Source: PBS Earth - Animal Fun Facts

Indeed, the chevrons were so effective  at reducing noise than Boeing estimated hundreds of pounds of sound insulation could  be removed from the aircraft.

Source: Pure flight

She's the worst...With her nail art and her chevron stripes and her non-prescription prescription glasses and her bffs who love to diy and their top knots and Peter Pan collars and cross body bags.

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

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