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a cloth emblem worn on the upper part of a sleeve of a uniform typically as identification of the organization to which the wearer is assigned.[1940-45]
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shoulder patch
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shoulder patch — ☆ shoulder patch n. a cloth insignia identifying the wearer s unit, branch of service, etc., worn on the sleeve of a uniform, just below the shoulder … English World dictionary
shoulder patch — noun patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank • Hypernyms: ↑patch • Part Holonyms: ↑military uniform * * * noun : a cloth patch bearing an identifying mark and worn on one sleeve of a uniform below the shoulder;… … Useful english dictionary
shoulder patch — noun Date: 1945 a cloth patch bearing an identifying mark and worn on one sleeve of a uniform below the shoulder … New Collegiate Dictionary
shoulder patch — shoul′der patch n. cvb a cloth identifying emblem worn on the upper sleeve of a uniform • Etymology: 1940–45 … From formal English to slang
shoulder patch — /ˈʃoʊldə pætʃ/ (say shohlduh pach) noun a cloth emblem worn high on the sleeve to signify the wearer s unit, special duty, country of origin, etc. Also, shoulder flash …
patch — patch1 [pach] n. [ME pacche, prob. var. of peche, a piece < OFr pieche, var. of pece, piece,PIECE] 1. a piece of material applied to cover or mend a hole or tear or to strengthen a weak spot 2. a dressing applied to a wound or sore 3. a pad or … English World dictionary
Shoulder sleeve insignia — A shoulder sleeve insignia, (often abbreviated SSI) is an embroidered patch used by major formations of the United States Army. Each formation has a unique formation patch, and the US Army is unique among the US armed services in that all… … Wikipedia
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (United States Army) — A United States Army Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) or shoulder patch is a cloth heraldic device that uniquely identifies major U.S. Army formations. It currently comes in four forms:* Full Color Worn on the Class A Uniform * Subdued… … Wikipedia
Patch — The term patch may refer to:Textiles* Embroidered patch, an embroidered design applied to clothing by organizations or individuals * Eyepatch, used in the treatment of eye disorders, or for aesthetic purposes in covering an injured or missing eye … Wikipedia
patch — n. piece of material used to cover a hole 1) to sew on a patch insignia 2) a shoulder patch plot of ground (esp. AE) 3) a cabbage; potato patch * * * [pætʃ] potato patch [ insignia ] a shoulder patch [ piece of material used to cover a hole ] to… … Combinatory dictionary
