Shoulder Board (Noun)
Meaning
Epaulets that indicate rank.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer's shoulder board displayed his sergeant's insignia.
- He looked at the admiral's shoulder board and snapped to attention.
- The new captain's shoulder board was a proud addition to his uniform.
- Her shoulder board was a simple bar, indicating her rank as a second lieutenant.
- The shoulder board on the general's uniform sparkled with gold braid and stars.