Chevron: meaning, definitions and examples

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chevron

 

[ หˆสƒษ›vrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chevron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‡เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chevron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chevron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะฒั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chevron

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใƒ–ใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chevron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chevron

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸevron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‰๋ธŒ๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠูุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chevron

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chevron

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบๅญ—ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chevron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chevron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตั„ั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸevron

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chevron

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,746, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.