shoulder mark

shoulder mark
noun
epaulets that indicate rank
Syn: ↑shoulder board
Hypernyms: ↑epaulet, ↑epaulette
Part Holonyms: ↑military uniform

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noun
: one of a pair of nearly rectangular pieces of stiffened cloth worn parallel to the shoulder seam of some uniforms of United States Navy officers, bearing embroidered or gold lace or black braid insignia of rank and line or corps devices, and secured at the inner triangular end by a gilt button — called also shoulder board

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shoulder mark noun (US)
A badge of naval rank worn on the shoulder
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Main Entry:shoulder

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