Definitions for medal
ˈmɛd lmedal

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon(noun)

   an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. medal(Noun)

   A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

   Etymology: From medaille, medale, from medaglia, from medalia.

2. medal(Noun)

   A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

   Etymology: From medaille, medale, from medaglia, from medalia.

3. medal(Verb)

   To win a medal

   "He medalled twice at the Olympics"

   Etymology: From medaille, medale, from medaglia, from medalia.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Medal(noun)

   a piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward

   Etymology: [F. mdaille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.]

2. Medal(verb)

   to honor or reward with a medal

   Etymology: [F. mdaille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Medal

   A medal, or medallion, is, strictly speaking, a small, flat, and round piece of metal that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way marked with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for sporting, military, scientific, academic, or various other achievements. Military awards and decorations are more precise terms for certain types of state decoration. Medals may also be created for sale to commemorate particular individuals or events, or as works of artistic expression in their own right. In the past, medals commissioned for an individual, typically with his portrait, were often used as a form of diplomatic or personal gift, with no sense of being an award for the conduct of the recipient. An artist who creates medals or medallions is called a "medallist" or "medalist". There are also devotional medals which may be worn for religious reasons. Medals have long been popular collectible items either as a variety of exonumia or of militaria. Medals may also be produced in a rectangular shape, though these would more correctly be described as a plaquette, and official awards such as military decorations are often in shapes such as crosses or stars, but are still loosely called "medals", as in the star-shaped American Medal of Honor.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Medal

   med′al, n. a piece of metal in the form of a coin bearing some device or inscription, struck or cast: a reward of merit.—v.t. to decorate with a medal.—n. Med′alet, a small medal, esp. the representation of saints, worn by Roman Catholics.—adj. Medall′ic, pertaining to medals.—ns. Medall′ion, a large medal: a bas-relief of a round (sometimes a square) form: a round ornament enclosing a portrait or lock of hair; Med′allist, Med′alist, one skilled in medals: an engraver of medals: one who has gained a medal; Med′allurgy, the art of producing medals and coins. [O. Fr. medaille—It. medaglia; through a Low L. form medalla or medalia, a small coin, from L. metallum, a metal.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. medal

   Is a piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck to commemorate some remarkable event, or in honor of some distinguished person, but having no place in the currency. Medals belong to two periods, ancient and modern, separated by a wide interval. To the former belong those pieces issued in ancient Rome, known as medallions, and made of gold, silver, or copper. They are generally supposed to have been struck on occasions similar to those on which medals are coined in modern times, on the accession of an emperor, on the achievement of an important victory, or as specimens of workmanship. Modern medals date from the 14th century, but few were struck prior to the 15th. In more recent times, it has become customary to confer medals as marks of distinction for eminent worth or noble conduct, but more particularly for naval or military services. Such medals of honor are seldom of great intrinsic value, their worth depending on the associations connected with them. During the Revolutionary war Congress conferred these marks of honor on several military and naval heroes, who distinguished themselves by their valor or achievements during that eventful period. In the U. S. service, at present, bronze medals of honor are conferred on enlisted men in the army, navy, and marine corps for gallantry in action, or extraordinary heroism in the line of their duties. In the English military service, similar medals are granted. They are generally of silver, and have ribbons attached, with clasps or small bars, each of which bears the name of a particular engagement. Good-service medals of silver are also distributed among meritorious soldiers, sailors, and marines.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'medal' in Nouns Frequency: #2140

Anagrams for medal »

1. lamed

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of medal in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of medal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of medal in a Sentence

1. Eduardo Menezes:

   We came here to qualify for Tokyo. That was the main goal and, of course, to chase this gold medal, it was a long journey to get here. It was an amazing journey together with these guys. This medal just gives the perfect end to it.

2. Steven Udvar-Hazy:

   We looked at the economics and concluded it was not a contender in a meaningful way. So I felt it would get a silver medal and didn't deserve to get built.

3. Harrison Maurus:

   I’ve heard of Wes Barnett, I think I may have met him, but I was not aware it had been that long, i adjusted my technique in the snatch in the build-up to these championships, which made a difference, and it was always in the back of my mind that I could win a medal here.

4. Kyle Lowry:

   If I'm chosen, I'm in. If( USA Basketball managing director) Jerry( Colangelo) and coach Pop( Gregg Popovich) make that call, I'm in. Hopefully I am here and trying to win another gold medal for my country, it's an important thing for me to represent my country at the highest level.

5. Duncan Hunter:

   To say that there is not one act of valor that is consistent with the requirements for the Medal of Honor is a real disservice to every service person who fought and sacrificed.

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