Chevron (Noun)
Meaning 1
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The insignia on his uniform featured a distinctive chevron symbolizing his experience in the infantry.
- A chevron badge adorned the sleeve of her fatigues, denoting her seniority among enlisted personnel.
- In recognition of their tour in Afghanistan, the unit received a new chevron insignia for their combat uniforms.
- Each additional chevron represented an increase in pay grade and authority for the military officer.
- Upon promotion to staff sergeant, the NCO added a fifth chevron to the sleeve of his Class A uniform.