epaulette in German
epaulette in German is Epaulette, Schulterklappe, Achselklappe — epaulette means a decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
epaulette in German
Epaulette
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
Schulterklappe
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
Achselklappe
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
Schulterbesatz
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
Schulterstück
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
What does "epaulette" mean?
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noun A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
"The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid."
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noun A similar strip of trimming decorating the shoulder of a woman's dress.
"The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress."
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epaulette in a sentence
- The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid.
- New recruits don't wear epaulettes until they pass out of training.
- The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress.
- Her gown had small fabric epaulettes stitched above the sleeves.
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What is "epaulette" in German?
"epaulette" in German is Epaulette, Schulterklappe, Achselklappe. epaulette means: A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
How do you use "epaulette" in a sentence?
Example: "The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid." In German, "epaulette" is Epaulette, Schulterklappe, Achselklappe.
Are there other ways to say "epaulette" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "epaulette": Epaulette, Schulterklappe, Achselklappe, Schulterbesatz, Schulterstück.
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