escutcheon
/ih-skuhch-uhn/US // ɪˈskʌtʃ ən //UK // (ɪˈskʌtʃən) //
护花使者,护目镜,陪同人员,护卫队
Related Words
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a shield or shieldlike surface on which a coat of arms is depicted.
- : an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.
- : Nautical. a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
nounshield
Synonyms
Examples
"This heathenish practice is a disgraceful stain upon the escutcheon of our State," said Ida.
This marriage added another quartering to the illustrious escutcheon of the Kervers.
Letting in an escutcheon was 2½d for each one, and letting in plates for rods in the tops of sideboards were 8d for each plate.
With the remains of an old family tradition for his clue, he traced the origin of the escutcheon.
Their pride also suffered a downfall, as if they had lost a quartering from their escutcheon.
Level 5Browse all words →