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| NOUN | 1 | escutcheon, finger plate, scutcheon | A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers |
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| 2 | escutcheon | (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed | |
| 3 | escutcheon, scutcheon | A shield |
| Meaning | A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers. |
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| Synonyms | finger plate, scutcheon |
| Broader | protective covering, protective cover, protection |
| Meaning | (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed. |
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| Part of | stern, after part, quarter, poop, tail |
| Category | seafaring, navigation, sailing |
| Broader | plate |
| Meaning | A shield. Especially one displaying a coat of arms. |
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| Synonyms | scutcheon |
| Broader | shield, buckler |
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