escutcheon | ||
1. | [ noun ] (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed | |
Related terms: | plate stern seafaring | |
2. | [ noun ] a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers | |
Synonyms: | scutcheon finger_plate | |
Related terms: | protective_covering | |
3. | [ noun ] (military) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms | |
Synonyms: | scutcheon | |
Related terms: | shield | |