Chevron

/ˈʃevrən,ˈʃevrɑːn/
noun

A shape or design that looks like a V or an upside-down V.

The soldier has a chevron on his uniform to indicate his rank.
Visual representation of "chevron" - A shape or design that looks like a V or an upside-down V

Often appears as...

  • chevron pattern
  • single chevron
noun

A company that works on producing and selling oil, gas and other related products.

Chevron, as most other petroleum companies, is feeling the impact of the decline in crude prices.
Visual representation of "chevron" - A company that works on producing and selling oil, gas and other related products

Often appears as...

  • chevron corporation
  • chevron gas station
noun

In architecture, a decorative moulding in the form of zigzags or a repeated V pattern.

The portal of the old church has some intricate chevrons.
Visual representation of "chevron" - In architecture, a decorative moulding in the form of zigzags or a repeated V pattern.

Often appears as...

  • chevron moulding
  • chevron pattern
noun

In the field of geology, it refers to a fold in rock layers in a V shape.

The great chevrons of layered rock on the sides of the mountain are fascinating.
Visual representation of "chevron" - In the field of geology, it refers to a fold in rock layers in a V shape.

Often appears as...

  • chevron fold
  • chevron pattern
noun

A shape or design that looks like a V or an upside-down V.

The soldier has a chevron on his uniform to indicate his rank.
Visual representation of "chevron" - A shape or design that looks like a V or an upside-down V

Often appears as...

  • chevron pattern
  • single chevron
noun

A company that works on producing and selling oil, gas and other related products.

Chevron, as most other petroleum companies, is feeling the impact of the decline in crude prices.
Visual representation of "chevron" - A company that works on producing and selling oil, gas and other related products

Often appears as...

  • chevron corporation
  • chevron gas station
noun

In architecture, a decorative moulding in the form of zigzags or a repeated V pattern.

The portal of the old church has some intricate chevrons.
Visual representation of "chevron" - In architecture, a decorative moulding in the form of zigzags or a repeated V pattern.

Often appears as...

  • chevron moulding
  • chevron pattern
noun

In the field of geology, it refers to a fold in rock layers in a V shape.

The great chevrons of layered rock on the sides of the mountain are fascinating.
Visual representation of "chevron" - In the field of geology, it refers to a fold in rock layers in a V shape.

Often appears as...

  • chevron fold
  • chevron pattern
Definition 1 of 4
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Military Rank

Used on uniforms, often signifies level of rank or service time.

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The cadet earned another chevron for his service.
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Road Signage

Indicates curves in roads or instructions to merge lanes.

Illustration for Road Signage
Slow down, there are chevrons ahead marking a sharp bend.
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Fashion Symbol

Popular in clothing and home décor for a stylish, geometric look.

Illustration for Fashion Symbol
Her dress had a chevron pattern that caught everyone's eye.
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Military Rank

Used on uniforms, often signifies level of rank or service time.

Illustration for Military Rank
The cadet earned another chevron for his service.
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Road Signage

Indicates curves in roads or instructions to merge lanes.

Illustration for Road Signage
Slow down, there are chevrons ahead marking a sharp bend.
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Fashion Symbol

Popular in clothing and home décor for a stylish, geometric look.

Illustration for Fashion Symbol
Her dress had a chevron pattern that caught everyone's eye.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Military Rank

Used on uniforms, often signifies level of rank or service time.

Illustration for Military Rank
The cadet earned another chevron for his service.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Road Signage

Indicates curves in roads or instructions to merge lanes.

Illustration for Road Signage
Slow down, there are chevrons ahead marking a sharp bend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Fashion Symbol

Popular in clothing and home décor for a stylish, geometric look.

Illustration for Fashion Symbol
Her dress had a chevron pattern that caught everyone's eye.
Visual representation of the word "Chevron"

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Video examples

How one design flaw...

The outside would consist of v-shaped chevrons, forming a strong exoskeleton to support the skyscraper. This external structure also made the building much lighter, meaning there’d be less weight to support overall.

Video examples

David Doubilet &...

It rises up from the deep, it is rounded, steep-shouldered and has an immense school of chevron barracuda, which swim around in great circles, almost making funnel-shaped clouds. Around they go, spooling upwards.

Video examples

How one design flaw...

The outside would consist of v-shaped chevrons, forming a strong exoskeleton to support the skyscraper. This external structure also made the building much lighter, meaning there’d be less weight to support overall.

Video examples

David Doubilet &...

It rises up from the deep, it is rounded, steep-shouldered and has an immense school of chevron barracuda, which swim around in great circles, almost making funnel-shaped clouds. Around they go, spooling upwards.

Example 1 of 2
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