Escutcheon (Noun)
Meaning 1
(nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doorknob was surrounded by a small escutcheon to keep it clean and prevent smudges.
- The old door had a worn escutcheon around the keyhole, which was cracked and faded.
- The museum had installed a clear escutcheon over the famous artwork to protect it from visitors' grubby fingerprints.
- The hotel room's keycard slot had a shiny new escutcheon that reflected the light from the hallway.
- The antique piece of furniture had a delicate escutcheon around the lock, which was intricately carved with floral patterns.