chevron

Inverted V shape

A chevron is a V-shaped pattern or mark, pointing up or down.

In military and police uniforms, chevrons on the sleeve indicate rank—the more chevrons, the higher the rank.

Chevrons appear in heraldry, road signs, architecture, and decorative patterns.

The shape suggests direction or movement: Follow the chevrons to the exit. (Capitalized Chevron is the oil company.)

military-rank

sergeant

Mid-level military rank

corporalOf the flesh
stripeContrasting linear marking
insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank

sleeve · noncommissioned · enlisted · promotion · badge · uniform · shoulder · patch · private · specialist

pattern

zigzag

Angled back-and-forth path

herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
stripeContrasting linear marking

geometric · inverted · pointed · angled · repeating · motif · design · print · fabric · textile

heraldry

charge

Cost or accusation

blazonHeraldic shield notation
escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
shieldHandheld defensive armor

arms · ordinary · bend · pale · fess · chief · coat of arms · tincture · crest · armorial

embroidery

stitch

Thread loop in fabric

needleworkThread-based textile craft
cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
bargelloZigzag-patterned vertical stitchwork

crewel · needlepoint · sewing · applique · smocking · backstitch · featherstitch · canvas · thread · decorative

architecture

moulding

Shaped decorative strip

corniceOrnamental upper trim
ornamentThing that beautifies
decorativeServing to beautify

frieze · banding · trim · facade · stonework · brickwork · parapet · entablature · pediment · gable

arrow

pointer

Reference to memory location

indicatorSign revealing status
directionWay something faces
navigationDetermining position and course

cursor · upward · downward · forward · backward · breadcrumb · dropdown · expand · collapse · menu

Categories

fabric patternsfloral print, pinstripes, geometric print, herringbone, houndstooth
heraldry termsrampant, couchant, dormant, salient, field
polyiamondssphinx, bat, butterfly, hexagon, yacht
Reticlescrosshair, dot, red dot, duplex, horseshoe
StargateStargate, stargates, wormhole, wormholes, event horizon
fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows

Opposites

geometric shape/pattern

chevroncircle

Curved closed shape

straight line · curve · dot · spiral · solid

stripe orientation

chevronhorizontal stripes

Lines parallel to horizon

vertical stripes · horizontal bars · parallel lines · pinstripes · solid color

directional symbolism

chevronhorizontal line

Mark parallel to horizon

Phrases

chevron patternRepeating V-shaped decorative motif

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G