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escutcheon

/ɪˈskʌtʃən/

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noun

An individual or corporate coat of arms.

Examples :

"The family's escutcheon, featuring a golden lion on a blue field, was proudly displayed above the fireplace. "

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A small shield used to charge a larger one.

Examples :

"The family crest featured a gold lion rampant on the main shield, with a small blue escutcheon bearing a silver star placed in the upper left corner. "

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noun

The pattern of distribution of hair upon the pubic mound.

Examples :

"During the medical examination, the doctor noted the patient's escutcheon for any signs of unusual hair growth patterns. "

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A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It was once taken as an index of milking qualities.

Examples :

"The farmer examined the cow's escutcheon, hoping its upward-pointing hairs indicated good milk production. "

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The part of a ship's stern where its name is displayed.

Examples :

"The name "Sea Serpent" was painted in large, bold letters on the ship's escutcheon. "

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A decorative and/or protective plate or bezel to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes.

Examples :

"The plumber installed a shiny chrome escutcheon around the base of the new showerhead to cover the hole in the tile. "

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The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.

Examples :

"The new doorknob's escutcheon was a shiny brass, contrasting nicely with the dark wood of the door. "

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The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area.

Examples :

"The marine biologist carefully examined the clam shell, noting the distinct ridges within the escutcheon just behind where the two halves of the shell had hinged together. "

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