escutcheon

noun

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es·cutch·eon | \ i-ˈskə-chən

Definition of escutcheon

1 : a defined area on which armorial bearings are displayed and which usually consists of a shield

2 : a protective or ornamental plate or flange (as around a keyhole)

3 : the part of a ship's stern on which the name is displayed

Examples of escutcheon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That Mann was able to bleed us of millions in legal fees for so long should be a blot on the American escutcheon. — The Editors, National Review, "A Victory, but Miles to Go," 19 Mar. 2021 Inside, the exquisite interior carries over unchanged design-wise from the coupe, complete with extremely comfortable yet very supportive seats and interesting details like escutcheon-less door pulls. — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, "Lexus’ new 2021 LC500 Convertible puts on the pretty," 14 Sep. 2020 Hence the magnificent gables, the plaster scrolls, escutcheons, vases, masks, garlands, festoons, cartouches, balustrades, and whatnot. — Steve King, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why We Keep Going Back to Amsterdam," 24 Dec. 2018 Potato knob #K203 (on escutcheon #E414) in white bronze, medium patina, by Rocky Mountain Hardware. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "Resource Guide Feb. 2004," 5 July 2012

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