26984 words

medal

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event:

Examples:

He was awarded a medal for bravery.
She won three Olympic gold medals.
2
to win a medal in a sports competition:

Examples:

She medalled in both the heptathlon and the long jump.
3

Examples:

She won three Olympic gold medals.

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