roundel (Meaning)

Wordnet

roundel (n)

English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third

round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit

(heraldry) a charge in the shape of a filled circle

Webster

roundel (a.)

A rondelay.

Anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle.

A small circular shield, sometimes not more than a foot in diameter, used by soldiers in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.

A circular spot; a sharge in the form of a small circle.

A bastion of a circular form.

Synonyms & Antonyms of roundel

roundel Sentence Examples

  1. The exquisite roundel adorned the ancient church, its intricate carvings depicting scenes from biblical history.
  2. In the center of the town square stood a stately building with a grand roundel above its arched entrance.
  3. The stained-glass roundel in the cathedral window allowed soft sunlight to illuminate the nave.
  4. The roundel of the watch was meticulously crafted, with each gear fitting seamlessly into place.
  5. The roundels of the jousting knights clattered against each other as they engaged in fierce combat.
  6. The family crest featured a roundel emblazoned with three heraldic lions rampant.
  7. The architect designed the building with a series of roundels that created an illusion of depth.
  8. The painter used a roundel brush to create the delicate shades and textures in his masterpiece.
  9. The poet wrote a sonnet in which the roundel symbolized the cyclical nature of life.
  10. The scientist observed the roundels formed by the interaction of two fluids under a microscope.

FAQs About the word roundel

English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third, round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit, (heraldry) a charge

round,circle, ring, orb, circlet,oval, cirque, loop, ellipse, sphere

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The exquisite roundel adorned the ancient church, its intricate carvings depicting scenes from biblical history.

In the center of the town square stood a stately building with a grand roundel above its arched entrance.

The stained-glass roundel in the cathedral window allowed soft sunlight to illuminate the nave.

The roundel of the watch was meticulously crafted, with each gear fitting seamlessly into place.