Military Ranks And Insignia

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a distinctive emblem or token worn as a sign of office, membership, achievement, or authority

  • The police officer proudly displayed his badge as he approached the scene.
  • I got a cool new badge for completing all the levels in the game.
  • Check out my new badge - I earned it for being the best dancer at the club.
  • She wore her resilience like a badge of honor, despite facing many challenges in life.

noun a molding or band on the shaft of a column, separating the shaft from the capital

  • The chevron pattern on the fabric added a touch of elegance to the dress.
  • I love the chevron design on your new throw blanket!
  • That chevron print is so trendy right now.
  • The chevron shape of the mountain range reminded me of a giant arrow pointing towards the sky.

noun a decorative shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform

  • The military uniform featured gold epaulets on the shoulders.
  • He thought the epaulets on the jacket made him look like a general.
  • Check out the cool epaulets on her outfit!
  • The epaulets of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.

noun a mark made by intersecting lines, as in a grid pattern

  • The surveyor used a hash mark to indicate the property boundary.
  • Can you put a hash mark next to the items you want to buy?
  • I'll just put a hash mark next to the names of the people I like.
  • The artist used a hash mark to symbolize the passage of time in his painting.

noun the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or job

  • The royal family was adorned in all the trappings of their status and wealth.
  • She loved all the trappings of being a celebrity, like designer clothes and fancy cars.
  • He was all about the flashy trappings of success, like bling and expensive watches.
  • The trappings of his old life still haunted him, even though he had moved on.

noun a score of three strokes under par on a hole in golf

  • The golfer scored a double eagle on the final hole of the tournament.
  • Did you see that double eagle he got? It was amazing!
  • He nailed a double eagle on that hole, what a boss!
  • Achieving that promotion felt like hitting a double eagle in my career.