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SCUTCHEON
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
Synonyms:
escutcheon; scutcheon
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("scutcheon" is a kind of...):
buckler; shield (armor carried on the arm to intercept blows)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
Synonyms:
escutcheon; finger plate; scutcheon
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("scutcheon" is a kind of...):
protection; protective cover; protective covering (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury)