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escutcheon

/ih-skuhch-uhn/US // ɪˈskʌtʃ ən //UK // (ɪˈskʌtʃən) //

护花使者,护目镜,陪同人员,护卫队

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 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.

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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.