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escutcheon

/ɪsˈkʌtʃən/

Translations

escutcheonnoun

escutcheons

/ɪsˈkʌtʃən/

The family crest was engraved on the escutcheon.

Герб семьи был выгравирован на щите.

The escutcheon on the door was made of brass.

Щиток на двери был сделан из латуни.

Additional translations

геральдический щит

Synonyms

heraldic shield

coat of arms

escutcheonadjective

more escutcheon

Comp.

most escutcheon

Super.

/ɪˈskʌtʃ.ən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "escutcheon plate").

escutcheonnoun

A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms.

The knight's escutcheon displayed the family crest proudly.

A flat piece of metal or other material around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.

The antique door had a beautifully engraved escutcheon around the keyhole.

Nautical: the part of a ship's stern on which the vessel's name is displayed.

The vessel's new name had already been painted on the escutcheon.

Medicine: the characteristic pattern of pubic hair distribution on the lower abdomen.

Endocrine disorders may alter the normal female escutcheon to a male pattern.

escutcheonadjective

Relating to or serving as an escutcheon or decorative/protective plate, used attributively before a noun.

An escutcheon plate covered the rough edge around the lock.