hash mark
Definition
Noun: 1. A service stripe: A hash mark is a V-shaped or straight stripe worn on the uniform sleeve of a military member or other uniformed service personnel to indicate each completed period of service, typically three or four years.
Usage
The term "hash mark" is used specifically in the context of military and uniformed services to denote length of service. It is a mark of experience and seniority.
Examples
- The sergeant proudly displayed three hash marks on his uniform, representing twelve years of service.
- A new hash mark is added to the sleeve for every four-year tour of duty completed.
- You can identify a veteran sailor by the number of hash marks on their dress blues.
Advanced Usage
- In some contexts, particularly in American football, the term "hash mark" refers to the short lines on the field that mark each yard. However, in the primary and most common usage related to insignia, it denotes a service stripe.
- The orientation (e.g., angled vs. straight) and color of the hash mark can vary between different branches of the military and services.
Variants and Related Words
- Service Stripe (n): The formal term for a hash mark, often used interchangeably.
- Service Chevron (n): A less common variant, sometimes used for similar insignia.
- Long Service Award (n): A broader term for any recognition given for extended service, which may include the awarding of hash marks.
Synonyms
- Service stripe
- Service bar (though this can also refer to a different type of award)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific insignia. Concepts like "recruit insignia" or "no service stripes" indicate the absence of hash marks.
Related Phrases
- To earn a hash mark: To complete a period of service qualifying for the insignia.
- He will earn his first hash mark after his current deployment.
- To wear hash marks: To have them displayed on one's uniform.
- The senior chief wears hash marks that span nearly his entire sleeve.
Noun
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an insignia worn to indicate years of service
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