Roundel (Noun)
Meaning 1
Round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet carefully crafted a roundel, weaving together themes of love and loss in its intricate triplets and refrain.
- In the 14th century, the roundel was a popular form among English poets, who used it to explore complex emotions and ideas.
- The roundel's unique structure, with its repeating refrain and interlocking triplets, creates a sense of musicality and flow.
- The poet's use of the roundel form added a layer of depth and complexity to the poem, inviting the reader to unravel its meanings.
- The roundel's refrain, repeated after the first and third triplets, serves as a kind of emotional anchor, drawing the reader back to the poem's central theme.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
(heraldry) a charge in the shape of a filled circle; "a hollow roundel".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The shield featured a red roundel on a silver background, symbolizing the family's noble heritage.
- In the center of the coat of arms, a blue roundel was surrounded by a wreath of golden leaves.
- The heraldic device consisted of a hollow roundel, its empty center representing the void left by a fallen ancestor.
- A gold roundel adorned the crest of the knight's helmet, shining brightly in the sunlight.
- The family crest featured a black roundel with a white saltire, signifying their Scottish roots.