peräpeili — meaning in English

English meaning

• badge noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
• transom noun A horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway.

Senses

peräpeili is used for these senses in English:

• badge (nautical) A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.
• transom (nautical) The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship.a ship's transom (flat stern)

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.

transom — full definition

1. noun A horizontal bar fixed across the top of a doorway.
2. noun A horizontal bar that divides the panes of a window.
3. noun A transom window.
4. noun A beam running across a ship, especially near the back.

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