nimikyltti — meaning in English

English meaning

• badge noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
• shingle noun A thin, often overlapping piece of roofing or wall covering material.

Senses

nimikyltti is used for these senses in English:

• badge A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.
• nameplate A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.
• shingle A small signboard designating a professional office; this may be both a physical signboard or a metaphoric term for a small production company (a production shingle).

badge — full definition

1. noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
2. verb To gain entry to a restricted area by showing an identification badge.

shingle — full definition

1. noun A thin, often overlapping piece of roofing or wall covering material.
2. noun A small signboard, especially one advertising a professional office.
3. noun Small, smooth pebbles found on a beach, or a beach covered in them.
4. verb To cover a roof or wall with shingles.

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