Meaning chevron
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late 14c., from Old French chevron "rafter; chevron" (13c.), the accent mark so called because it looks like rafters of a shallow roof, from Vulgar Latin *caprione, from Latin caper "go [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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zig-zag or V-shaped pattern.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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an inverted ‘V’ shape; often used in “chevron pattern,” to describe the abdominal markings of some species.
Source: spiders.us (offline)

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Zigzag ornamental moulding of the 12th century.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 410)
Source: netserf.org

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(n) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service(n) an inverted V-shaped charge
Source: beedictionary.com

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A design that incorporates a pointed shape similar to an accent mark, common to Art Deco architecture.
Source: architecturaltrust.org (offline)

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An up-and-down zigzag effect formed by the reversal of the direction of the twill at regular intervals. Chevron is usually found in topcoats and suits. The chevron resembles an inverted V and is often used on military or police uniforms to signify rank. Chevrons as an insignia were used quite early in heraldry, especially in Normandy.
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A shape of a mark, much like ">", found on some caterpillars and butterflies. 
Source: imnh.isu.edu (offline)

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A chevron is a “V-shaped” facet that is commonly associated with princess cut gems (a modified brilliant style applied to a square preform). The chevrons are located on the pavilion of the gemstone (normally 2, 3, or 4 are present), with the point of the “V” facing the culet.
Source: jtv.com (offline)

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The Ordinary, representing two rafters of a house meeting at the top like an upturned V. Chevronel
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On the indexer lights, a high green chevron means your landing speed is slow (actually, your angle of attack is too high), while a low red chevron means you're too fast. A doughnut means your spe [..]
Source: blueridgejournal.com

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An inverted V-shaped marking.
Source: nzlizards.landcareresearch.co.nz (offline)

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A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve (heraldiccharge) A wide inverted V placed on a shield. (chiefly,British) One of the V-shape [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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