Definitions for epaulette
epaulette

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epaulet, epaulettenoun

   adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epaulettenoun

   An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank

2. epaulettenoun

   A similar piece of trimming on a lady's dress

3. epaulettenoun

   A plate on the anterior wings of some hymenopteral insects

4. epaulettenoun

   The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

5. Etymology: épaulette, from.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epaulette

   Epaulette (; also spelled epaulet) is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales. In the French and other armies, epaulettes are also worn by all ranks of elite or ceremonial units when on parade. It may bear rank or other insignia, and should not be confused with a shoulder mark – also called a shoulder board, rank slide, or slip-on – a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform (although the two terms are often used interchangeably).

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1. epaulette

   An epaulette is a decorative piece or accessory fastened onto the shoulder of a uniform or piece of clothing, often used to display rank or achievements in military or other formal organizations. It usually consists of a fringed strap or ornamental insignia. It can also refer to certain features in animals and objects that resemble such a decoration.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Epaulettenoun

   a shoulder ornament or badge worn by military and naval officers, differences of rank being marked by some peculiar form or device, as a star, eagle, etc.; a shoulder knot

2. Etymology: [F. paulette, dim. of paule shoulder, fr. L. spatula a broad piece (LL., shoulder), dim. of spatha abroad, flat instrument, fr. Gr. , also, a broad rib, shoulder blade. See Spade the instrument, and cf. Epaule, Spatula.]

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1. Epaulette

   Epaulette is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. In several European armies epaulettes are also worn by all ranks of elite or ceremonial units when on parade. Epaulettes are fastened to the shoulder by a shoulder strap or "passant", a small strap parallel to the shoulder seam, and the button near the collar, or by laces on the underside of the epaulette passing through holes in the shoulder of the coat. Colloquially, any shoulder straps with marks are also called epaulettes. The placement of the epaulette, its color and the length and diameter of its bullion fringe are used to signify the wearer's rank. At the join of the fringe and the shoulderpiece is often a metal piece in the form of a crescent. Although originally worn in the field, epaulettes are now normally limited to dress or ceremonial uniforms.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epaulette

   A shoulder-knot worn by commissioned officers of the army and navy, as a mark of distinction. The insignia of their rank are usually marked on officers’ epaulettes.

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1. • Adornment

How to pronounce epaulette?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of epaulette in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of epaulette in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=epaulette
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Epaulette
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaulette
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epaulette
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=epaulette
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html