chevron

/ˈʃɛv.rən/
noun
  1. A V-shaped pattern or shape, often used in design, heraldry, or as a military rank insignia.
    • The company logo features a blue chevron pointing upward.
    • She painted a chevron pattern on the wall in two colors.
    • The soldier wore a chevron on his sleeve to show his rank.
  2. A V-shaped sign or symbol used on roads to indicate a sharp turn or curve ahead.
    • The highway department added chevrons to improve safety.
    • The yellow chevron signs warned drivers of the winding road.
    • We saw a series of chevrons before the hairpin turn.
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