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medal

[med-l]

noun

  1. a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like.

    a gold medal for the best swimmer.

  2. a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint.

    a Saint Christopher's medal.



verb (used with object)

medaled, medaling , medalled, medalling .
  1. to decorate or honor with a medal.

verb (used without object)

medaled, medaling , medalled, medalling .
  1. to receive a medal, especially in a sporting event.

    He medaled in three of four races.

medal

/ mɪˈdælɪk, ˈmɛdəl /

noun

  1. a small flat piece of metal bearing an inscription or image, given as an award or commemoration of some outstanding action, event, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to honour with a medal

  2. informal(intr) (in sport) to win a medal

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unmedaled adjective
  • unmedalled adjective
  • medallic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of medal1

1580–90; earlier medaille < Middle French < Italian medaglia copper coin worth a halfpenny < Vulgar Latin *medalia, variant (by dissimilation) of Late Latin 徱, noun use of neuter plural (taken as feminine singular) of medial
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of medal1

C16: from French é岹, probably from Italian medaglia, ultimately from Latin metallum metal
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Retton became a household name during the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, when she became the first U.S. gymnast to win Olympic gold in the all-around competition and won five medals overall.

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After receiving her World Cup winners medal, Hermoso was kissed by Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales without her consent.

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After grabbing my medal, I walked as fast as my sore limbs would allow back inside the stadium.

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After representing France as they won the silver medal at last year's Paris Olympics, Cherki was handed his debut for the senior men's team last Thursday.

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Earlier in his career, Straus said he overly cared about trophies, medals and success.

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