Escutcheon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Scutcheon
• Finger Plate

Hypernyms

• Protective Covering
• Protection

Meaning ²

(nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning ³

A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Scutcheon

Hypernyms

• Buckler