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collar tab

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɒlə tæb/

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noun

Meaning 1

insignia worn on the collar of a uniform signifying the wearer’s rank and/or branch

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From collar + tab.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Kragenspiegel — insignia worn on the collar
  • Italian: mostrina — insignia worn on the collar
  • Norwegian: kravespeil — insignia worn on the collar
  • Swedish: kragspegel — insignia worn on the collar