chevron

/ˈʃɛvrən/

/ˈtʃɛvrən/

Other forms: chevrons

A chevron is a simple V-shaped design that may be upright, inverted, or on its side. Chevrons are part of some military and police uniforms or badges and often indicate rank.

A chevron is a classic design element used in architecture, coats of arms, flags, and other insignia. This simple geometric shape appears on ancient pottery, petroglyphs, and textiles from ancient Greece and Rome. The chevron's clean, bold shape is a popular, eye-catching element of modern fashions as well, from suits to flooring and other home decor. More practically, chevrons on road signs can alert drivers to sharp and potentially dangerous curves ahead.

Definitions of chevron

1. noun

   a V-shaped figure or design that can appear inverted, sideways, or combined into a pattern
   type of:

   armorial bearing, bearing, charge, heraldic bearing

   heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
2. noun

   (heraldry) a usually inverted V-shape on a coat of arms
3. noun

   a V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military or police rank and service
   synonyms: grade insignia, stripe, stripes

   type of:

   badge

   an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)