shoulder patch
ˈʃoʊldər pætʃ
Definition

Definition of shoulder patch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryemblem on shoulder showing rank or affiliation
  • The general's shoulder patch displayed his rank.
badge emblem insignia
2.
fashiondecorative fabric piece on shoulder of clothing
  • Her jacket had a colorful shoulder patch.
epaulet shoulder board
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Images of shoulder patch

  • shoulder patch: emblem on shoulder showing rank or affiliation
    emblem on shoulder showing rank or affiliation
  • shoulder patch: decorative fabric piece on shoulder of clothing
    decorative fabric piece on shoulder of clothing

Expressions with shoulder

shoulder inv.
push into a space using one's shoulder
He had to shoulder in to get through the crowd.
shoulder angeln.
angel symbolizing conscience in fiction
The shoulder angel advised him to tell the truth.
shoulder asidev.
push someone or something aside using the shoulder
He shouldered aside the crowd to reach the stage.
shoulder pastv.
move past using one's shoulder forcefully
He shouldered past the crowd to reach the stage.
look over your shoulderv.
turn your head to see behind you
You look over your shoulder when you hear footsteps behind you.
over the left shoulderadv.
in a direction to the left and behind
She glanced over the left shoulder to check for traffic.

Expressions with patch

patch upv.
mend or repair something that is torn or damaged
She managed to patch up her old jeans quite nicely..
rough patchn.
difficult period in life or situation
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
bad patchn.
period of difficulty or hardship
After losing his job, he went through a bad patch.
one's patchn.
area someone is responsible for or knows well
He doesn't like strangers working on his patch.
a patch of blue skyn.
small area of clear sky among clouds
After the storm, we saw a patch of blue sky.
hit a rough patchv.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
patch things upv.
repair a damaged relationship
After years of silence, they finally patched things up.
encroach on one's patchv.
interfere in someone else's area or responsibility
He got angry when she encroached on his patch.
experiencing a rough patchadj.
facing temporary challenges
The company is experiencing a rough patch due to market fluctuations.
go through a bad patchv.
experience a period with many problems or difficulties
They are going through a bad patch right now.

Terms related to shoulder patch

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patchedpatchingshoulderedshoulderingaffiliationdecorationidentifiermarkpatchranksymbolaccessory

Terms with shoulder patch included in their meaning

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epauletten.
bird
red shoulder patch on a red-winged blackbird
shoulder flashn.
fashion
decorative patch on clothing's shoulder

Examples of shoulder patch in a sentence

  • The soldier's shoulder patch was worn and faded.
  • The uniform featured a gold shoulder patch.
  • He admired the intricate shoulder patch design.

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  1. French:écusson d'épaule, épaulette, ...
  2. German:Schulterabzeichen, Schulteraufnäher, ...
  3. Italian:mostrina, toppa decorativa sulla spalla, ...
  4. Spanish:parche de hombro, parche en el hombro, ...
  5. Portuguese:distintivo de ombro, aplicação no ombro, ...
  6. Chinese:肩章, 肩饰, ...
  7. Japanese:肩章, ショルダーパッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:شَارَةُ الكَتِفِ, رِقْعَة كَتِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּג כָּתֵף, טְלָאִי כָּתֵף, ...
  10. Russian:погон, плечевая нашивка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шеврон, плечовий патч, ...
  12. Hindi:कंधे का पैच, सजावटी पैच, ...
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