chevron
noun/ˈʃɛvrən/
Frequency rank: #9,804 most common English word
Meaning
A V-shaped mark, stripe, or symbol, often used as a military insignia indicating rank.
Example sentence
The soldiers wore chevron on their sleeves to show their rank.
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