Epaulette
noun
A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform.
The general had gold epaulettes on his uniform.
Often appears as...
- gold epaulettes
- wear epaulettes
noun
Something that resembles the epaulette in appearance or position.
The designer incorporated a metal epaulette into the jacket's design.
Often appears as...
- metal epaulette
- decorative epaulette
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform.
The general had gold epaulettes on his uniform.
Often appears as...
- gold epaulettes
- wear epaulettes
noun
Something that resembles the epaulette in appearance or position.
The designer incorporated a metal epaulette into the jacket's design.
Often appears as...
- metal epaulette
- decorative epaulette
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Military Rank
Epaulettes often indicate the rank of the wearer, with different symbols and colors.
The captain's epaulettes were distinguished by two silver bars.
Pro Tip 2/3Status Symbol
Epaulettes can be a sign of prestige or honor in the military.
His uniform's epaulettes shone brightly, marking his high status.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Military personnel wear epaulettes primarily during ceremonies or formal events.
For the parade, all officers donned their dress uniforms with epaulettes.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Rank
Epaulettes often indicate the rank of the wearer, with different symbols and colors.
The captain's epaulettes were distinguished by two silver bars.
Pro Tip 2/3Status Symbol
Epaulettes can be a sign of prestige or honor in the military.
His uniform's epaulettes shone brightly, marking his high status.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Military personnel wear epaulettes primarily during ceremonies or formal events.
For the parade, all officers donned their dress uniforms with epaulettes.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Rank
Epaulettes often indicate the rank of the wearer, with different symbols and colors.
The captain's epaulettes were distinguished by two silver bars.
Pro Tip 2/3Status Symbol
Epaulettes can be a sign of prestige or honor in the military.
His uniform's epaulettes shone brightly, marking his high status.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Military personnel wear epaulettes primarily during ceremonies or formal events.
For the parade, all officers donned their dress uniforms with epaulettes.
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without any water at all. The epaulette shark may be different from a great white or a bull shark, but it's evidence of evolution.
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
up first we have the epaulette shark these precious little sharks are one of my personal favorites they live in coastal environments and eat lots of crunchy benthic or bottom-dwelling
Video examples
The Walking Shark PIPE...
without any water at all. The epaulette shark may be different from a great white or a bull shark, but it's evidence of evolution.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Allison Pearson
Welsh Author
I speak as the journalist who, on the first day back at work for 'The Daily Telegraph' after the birth of my daughter, went to interview Tom Hanks with an epaulette of banana sick on my jacket.
Quote examples
Allison Pearson
Welsh Author
I speak as the journalist who, on the first day back at work for 'The Daily Telegraph' after the birth of my daughter, went to interview Tom Hanks with an epaulette of banana sick on my jacket.
Example 1 of 1
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