epaulette

/'epoulet/ Cách viết khác : (epaulette) /'epoulet/

Thân thiện

A military officer's uniform features a golden epaulette on each shoulder.

Definition

Noun: - A shoulder ornament: An epaulette is a decorative piece, typically a cloth pad or a metal piece, worn on the shoulder of a uniform. It is primarily used in military, naval, or some formal service uniforms to indicate rank, regiment, or as a purely ornamental feature.

Usage

Epaulettes are used to signify rank, branch of service, or unit affiliation on uniforms. They are a key part of ceremonial dress. - The general's uniform was distinguished by its gold epaulettes. - The sailor's epaulette bore a single stripe, indicating his rank.

Advanced Usage

• "To win one's epaulette": An idiom meaning to earn a commission or promotion to the rank of an officer.
  • After years of service, he finally won his epaulette.

Variants and Related Words

• Epaulet: An alternative spelling of "epaulette".
• Shoulder board: A similar, often more rigid, ornamental shoulder piece used on naval and some military uniforms.
• Aiguillette: A braided cord worn on the shoulder, distinct from but related to epaulettes in military ornamentation.

Synonyms

• Shoulder knot: A decorative knot of cord worn on the shoulder.
• Shoulder strap: A strap on the shoulder, which can be functional or decorative, sometimes used interchangeably with epaulette in casual contexts.

Related Idioms

• "To win one's epaulette": To be promoted to an officer's rank.
  • He studied diligently at the academy, hoping to win his epaulette.

Học thuật

Noun

1. adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

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