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(noun) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms |
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Synonyms: scutcheon |
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Related Words: buckler, shield |
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| 2. |
(noun) (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed |
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Related Words: plate |
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(noun) a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers |
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Synonyms: finger plate, scutcheon |
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Related Words: protection, protective covering |
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