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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃɛvrən/ · UK /ˈʃevrən/

chevron means: A V-shaped mark on a road sign that points towards a sharp bend.

noun

BEND MARKC1

A V-shaped mark on a road sign that points towards a sharp bend.

  • The chevron points towards the bend.
  • Several chevrons warned drivers about the sharp curve.
  • We followed the chevron signs around the corner.

Common phrases: chevron sign, chevron marker, road chevron

RANK MARKC1

A V-shaped mark on a uniform that shows a police officer’s or soldier’s rank.

  • A chevron was sewn onto his sleeve.
  • The sergeant wore three chevrons.
  • Each chevron showed a higher rank.

Similar words: rank stripe

Common phrases: sergeant chevron, chevron badge, chevron stripe

Questions about chevron

What does chevron mean?

A V-shaped mark on a road sign that points towards a sharp bend.

What is chevron in other languages?

Türkçe: viraj işareti · Español: señal de curva · Français: chevron · Deutsch: Winkelzeichen · Italiano: segnale di curva · 日本語: カーブ標識

How do you pronounce chevron?

In American English /ˈʃɛvrən/; in British English /ˈʃevrən/.

How do you use chevron in a sentence?

The chevron points towards the bend. Several chevrons warned drivers about the sharp curve.

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