Roundel
noun
A small circular design or object.
She hung a roundel made of stained glass in her window.
Often appears as...
- stained glass roundel
- decorative roundel
noun
A circular marking used for identification, especially on military aircraft.
The roundel on the airplane identified it as a British aircraft.
Often appears as...
- aircraft roundel
- military roundel
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A form of verse used in poetry consisting of three stanzas; with the first normally repeating as the fourth.
The poet decided to structure her next poem as a roundel.
Often appears as...
- roundel poem
- roundel verse
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A small circular design or object.
She hung a roundel made of stained glass in her window.
Often appears as...
- stained glass roundel
- decorative roundel
noun
A circular marking used for identification, especially on military aircraft.
The roundel on the airplane identified it as a British aircraft.
Often appears as...
- aircraft roundel
- military roundel
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A form of verse used in poetry consisting of three stanzas; with the first normally repeating as the fourth.
The poet decided to structure her next poem as a roundel.
Often appears as...
- roundel poem
- roundel verse
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Usage
The term 'roundel' is often used to describe artistic, circular features in architecture and craft.
The chapel's ceiling was adorned with a beautiful mosaic roundel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Flat
While a roundel is generally flat, it can sometimes have a 3D shape, like a medallion.
He received a roundel with intricate carvings as a souvenir.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Symmetry
Roundels are usually symmetrical, promoting visual balance in design.
The roundel in the center of the quilt added symmetry to the pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Usage
The term 'roundel' is often used to describe artistic, circular features in architecture and craft.
The chapel's ceiling was adorned with a beautiful mosaic roundel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Flat
While a roundel is generally flat, it can sometimes have a 3D shape, like a medallion.
He received a roundel with intricate carvings as a souvenir.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Symmetry
Roundels are usually symmetrical, promoting visual balance in design.
The roundel in the center of the quilt added symmetry to the pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Usage
The term 'roundel' is often used to describe artistic, circular features in architecture and craft.
The chapel's ceiling was adorned with a beautiful mosaic roundel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Flat
While a roundel is generally flat, it can sometimes have a 3D shape, like a medallion.
He received a roundel with intricate carvings as a souvenir.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Symmetry
Roundels are usually symmetrical, promoting visual balance in design.
The roundel in the center of the quilt added symmetry to the pattern.
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Quote examples
Eric Hill
English Author
As a child, during the war, I drew Spitfires and Messerschmitts. With Spot, I found that I had designed a fuselage! His spot is on his side, the roundel marking of an English fighter plane, and the color bar of his tail is the color stripes of a plane's rudder.
Quote examples
Eric Hill
English Author
As a child, during the war, I drew Spitfires and Messerschmitts. With Spot, I found that I had designed a fuselage! His spot is on his side, the roundel marking of an English fighter plane, and the color bar of his tail is the color stripes of a plane's rudder.
Example 1 of 1
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