Chevron: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
chevron
[ หสษvrษn ]
symbol
A V-shaped pattern, especially one on a shield or insignia.
Synonyms
V-shape, inverted V
Examples of usage
- The chevron on the knight's shield symbolized his family's heritage.
- The chevron logo on the company's products represents strength and innovation.
corporation
A U.S. energy company involved in the production and transportation of oil and gas.
Synonyms
energy corporation, oil and gas company
Examples of usage
- Chevron is one of the largest oil companies in the world.
- Investors are closely watching Chevron's quarterly earnings report.
Translations
Translations of the word "chevron" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chevron
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคฐเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Chevron
๐ฎ๐ฉ chevron
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฒัะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ chevron
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใงใใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท chevron
๐ช๐ธ chevron
๐น๐ท ลevron
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ธ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ chevron
๐ธ๐ฐ chevron
๐จ๐ณ ไบบๅญๅฝข
๐ธ๐ฎ chevron
๐ฎ๐ธ chevron
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลevron
๐ฒ๐ฝ chevron
Word origin
The word 'chevron' originates from the Old French word 'cheveron', which means rafter, probably from the shape of the rafters meeting at their peak. The usage of 'chevron' as a V-shaped pattern dates back to medieval heraldry, where it symbolized protection and strength. In modern times, 'Chevron' is also the name of a prominent energy corporation, reflecting its role in the oil and gas industry.