chevron
/ˈʃɛv.rən/
noun
- 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.
- 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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