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  1. Chevron
    In heraldry a chevron is one of the nine honourable ordinaries, consisting of two broad bands of the width of the bar, issuing, respectively from the dexter and sinister bases of the field and conjoined at its centre. The ordinary chevron is supposed to reprsent two rafters meeting at the top.
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  2. Chevron
    In architecture, a chevron is a zigzag moulding, or group of mouldings, common in Norman architecture.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TC.HTM

  3. Chevron
    [land form] A chevron is a wedge-shaped sediment deposit observed on coastlines and continental interiors around the world. The term chevron was originally used independently by Maxwell and Haynes and Hearty and others for large, v-shaped, sub-linear to parabolic landforms in southwestern Eg...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_(land_form)

  4. Chevron
    [geology] A chevron in geology refers to a chevron-shaped fold in stratum layers. Chevron folds are generally close to tight (interlimb angles 70 to 10 degrees) with straight limbs and small angular hinges. They typically form in multilayers, consisting of regular alternations of beds with c...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_(geology)

  5. Chevron
    HMS Chevron was a British C Class destroyer of 1710 tons displacement launched in 1944. HMS Chevron was powered by two Admiralty 3-drum type boilers providing a top speed of 34 knots and carried a crew of 186. She was armed with four 4.5 inch dual-purpose guns; four 40 mm anti-aircraft guns; six 20 ...
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  6. Chevron
    [Stargate] Photography by A. Clark. ...
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  7. Chevron
    Zig-zag moulding.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20018

  8. chevron
    A zig-zag motif.
    Found op http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM

  9. chevron
    [n] - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service 2. [n] - an inverted V-shaped charge
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=chevron

  10. Chevron
    ornamental zig-zag moulding (12th century)
    Found op http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/glossary.php

  11. Chevron
    Zig-zag pattern, normally on carved moulding.
    Found op http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/gloschur.htm

  12. Chevron
    Caterpillar species. Latin name: Eulithis testata Food: Sallows, aspen, birch and creeping willow Description: Light ochreous, dark dorsal line. Widespread
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  1. chevron
    a zig-zag ornament characteristic of Norman architecture
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20559

  2. chevron
    In architecture, a decoration introduced into England in the 11th century consisting of a moulding with a zigzag outline, examples of which are to be found in C ...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688

  3. Chevron
    A zigzag or V-shaped shaped motif.
    Found op http://www.virtualani.org/glossary/index.htm

  4. Chevron
    Chev'ron noun [ French, rafter, chevron, from chévre goat, Old French chevre , from Latin capra she-goat. See Cheveril .] 1. (Her.) One of the nine honorable ordinaries, consisting of two broad bands of the wi...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/62

  5. chevron
    stripe noun V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; `they earned their stripes in Kuwait`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chevron

  6. Chevron
    • (n.) One of the nine honorable ordinaries, consisting of two broad bands of the width of the bar, issuing, respectively from the dexter and sinister bases of the field and conjoined at its center. • (n.) A distinguishing mark, above the elbow, on the sleeve of a non-commissioned officer`...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/chevron/

  7. chevron
    decorative motif consisting of two slanting lines forming an inverted V. From very early times, it has been a common motif in pottery and textiles. A ... [1 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/66

  8. chevron
    chevron (French) 1. A V-shaped symbol, especially a badge or insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve of a military or police uniform to indicate rank, merit, or length of service. 2. A heraldic ornament in the form of a wide inverted V-shape. 3. Etymology: from Old F...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/371/2

  9. Chevron
    [anatomy] A chevron is one of a series of bones on the ventral (under) side of the tail in many reptiles, dinosaurs (such as Diplodocus; see picture), and some mammals such as kangaroos and manatees. Their main function is to protect critical elements in the tail such as nerves and blood ves...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_(anatomy)

  10. Chevron
    [insignia] A chevron (also spelled cheveron, especially in older documents) is an inverted V-shaped pattern. The word is usually used in reference to a kind of fret in architecture, or to a badge or insignia used in military or police uniforms to indicate rank or length of service, or in her...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_(insignia)

  11. Chevron
    An ancient European design motif consisting of a pattern of pointed zig zags.
    Found op http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/comm_gloss3.html

  12. chevron
    1) Badge 2) Grade insignia 3) Sergeant's badge 4) Stripe 5) Stripes 6) Zig-zag moulding
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/chevron/1

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