medal


Definition: Meaning of, medal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛd(ə)l /

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medal medals
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  1. a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
medal medalled, medaled medalled, medaled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
medalling, medaling medals
[British English] [American English] [intransitive]
  1. to win a medal at a competition, especially at the Olympic Games
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medal used in phrases

  • Air Medal (noun)
    1. a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
  • Bronze Star Medal (noun)
    1. except in aerial flight a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service
  • Congressional Medal of Honor (noun)
    1. the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valour in action 'above and beyond the call of duty'
  • Congressional Medal of Honor, the
    1. a special MEDAL given to members of the US armed forces who have performed acts of very great bravery. It is the highest military honour in the US.
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (noun)
    1. a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
  • Distinguished Service Medal (noun)
    1. a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility
  • George Medal, the
    1. an honour in the form of a red RIBBON with five blue STRIPE s . It is given for similar acts of bravery as the George Cross but is not such a high honour.
  • Medal of Honor
  • Silver Star Medal (noun)
    1. a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
  • bronze medal (noun)
    1. a MEDAL made of bronze given to the person who comes third in a race or competition
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