escutcheon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \is-ˈkə-chən\
- /ɪsˈkʌʧən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \is-ˈkə-chən\

Definitions of escutcheon word

noun escutcheon A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. 1
noun escutcheon a shield, esp a heraldic one that displays a coat of arms 0
noun escutcheon a plate or shield that surrounds a keyhole, door handle, light switch, etc, esp an ornamental one protecting a door or wall surface 0
noun escutcheon the place on the stern or transom of a vessel where the name is shown 0
noun escutcheon a shield or shield-shaped surface on which a coat of arms is displayed 0
noun escutcheon something shaped like an escutcheon 0

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Parts of speech for Escutcheon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Escutcheon

escutcheon popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for escutcheon

noun escutcheon

shield — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
arms — weapons collectively
crest — The crest of a hill or a wave is the top of it.

All 3 Synonyms of escutcheon

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