epaulette
IPA: ˈɛpɔɫˈɛt
noun
- An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
- A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress.
- A plate on the anterior wings of some insects.
- The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird.
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Examples of "epaulette" in Sentences
- The soldier proudly displayed his shiny gold epaulettes on his uniform
- The epaulettes on the captain's shoulders identified his rank in the military
- The epaulettes added a touch of elegance to the officer's uniform
- She carefully brushed the dust off her epaulettes before the parade
- The epaulettes were a symbol of authority and leadership in the military
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