noun
vert
vurt
Vert (noun) means In heraldry, the colour green, traditionally shown in engravings as diagonal lines. Example: “The shield was divided into quarters of gules and vert.”
noun
1
In heraldry, the colour green, traditionally shown in engravings as diagonal lines.
"The shield was divided into quarters of gules and vert."
2
A flat, ramp-like surface used by skateboarders and skiers for vertical tricks.
"The skatepark added a new vert ramp for advanced riders."
adjective
1
In heraldic blazon, coloured green.
"The family crest bears a vert dragon on a gold field."
How to use vert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heraldry term for green, or (in sports) a vertical ramp for skating and skiing tricks.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the heraldic colour term with the unrelated skate/ski sense — context (a coat of arms vs. a skatepark) makes clear which is meant.
Common pairings
vert ramp
a field of vert
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Word forms
- Plural
- verts
- Third person singular
- verts
- Past tense
- verted
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The shield was divided into quarters of gules and _____.
Etymology
From Old French vert ("green"), going back to Latin viridis — the same Latin root that gives English "verdant" and "viridian."
Rhymes for vert
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What does “vert” mean?
The word “vert” means in heraldry, the colour green, traditionally shown in engravings as diagonal lines. In plain terms, a heraldry term for green, or (in sports) a vertical ramp for skating and skiing tricks.
How do you pronounce “vert”?
“Vert” is pronounced vurt (/vɝt/ in IPA).
How do you use “vert” in a sentence?
Here is “vert” used in a sentence: “The shield was divided into quarters of gules and vert.”
What part of speech is “vert”?
Depending on how it is used, “vert” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “vert” come from?
The word “vert” comes from Latin. From Old French vert ("green"), going back to Latin viridis — the same Latin root that gives English "verdant" and "viridian.".
How many meanings does “vert” have?
“Vert” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in heraldry, the colour green, traditionally shown in engravings as diagonal lines.
