shoulder board

noun U.S. Navy.

one of a pair of narrow, stiff, cloth patches bearing an insignia of rank and worn on the shoulders by a commissioned officer.

QUIZZES

CAN YOU FEEL THE WEAL WITH THIS WORD OF THE DAY QUIZ?

Did you collect all of last week’s words, but eftsoons forget what they mean? Don’t worry, we’re here to jog your memory. See how many words from the week of May 18 to 24 you can get right!
Question 1 of 7
weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT
Also called shoulder mark.

Origin of shoulder board

First recorded in 1940–45

Words nearby shoulder board

should, should have stood in bed, i, shoulder, shoulder bag, shoulder blade, shoulder board, shoulder girdle, shoulder harness, shoulder joint, shoulder knot, shoulder loop
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020