Definition of medals Medals
/mɛˈdʌlz/ - [medulz] -
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Wiktionary 
- medals (Noun)
Plural of medal.
Part of speech
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| medal - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | ||
| decoration, laurel wreath, medallion, palm, ribbon | ||
| accolade, laurels, award, honor, honour a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" | ||
| congressional medal of honor, medal of honor the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' | ||
| distinguished service medal a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility | ||
| distinguished service cross a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy | ||
| navy cross a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy | ||
| distinguished flying cross a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight | ||
| air medal a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight | ||
| silver star, silver star medal a United States military decoration for gallantry in action | ||
| bronze star, bronze star medal a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) | ||
| order of the purple heart, purple heart a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action | ||
| oak leaf cluster a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before | ||
| victoria cross a British military decoration for gallantry | ||
| distinguished conduct medal a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field | ||
| distinguished service order a British military decoration for special service in action | ||
| croix de guerre a French military decoration for gallantry | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- medal (n.)
A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward. - medal (v. t.)
To honor or reward with a medal.
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medal
A stamped or cast metal disc, particularly one awarded as a prize. -
medal
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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Is a piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck to commemorate some remarkable event, or in honor of some distinguished person, but having no place in the currency. Medals belong to two periods, ancient and modern, separated by a wide interval. To the former belong those pieces issued in ancient Rome, known as medallions, and made of gold, silver, or copper. They are generally supposed to have been struck on occasions similar to those on which medals are coined in modern times, on the accession of an emperor, on the achievement of an important victory, or as specimens of workmanship. Modern medals date from the 14th century, but few were struck prior to the 15th. In more recent times, it has become customary to confer medals as marks of distinction for eminent worth or noble conduct, but more particularly for naval or military services. Such medals of honor are seldom of great intrinsic value, their worth depending on the associations connected with them. During the Revolutionary war Congress conferred these marks of honor on several military and naval heroes, who distinguished themselves by their valor or achievements during that eventful period. In the U. S. service, at present, bronze medals of honor are conferred on enlisted men in the army, navy, and marine corps for gallantry in action, or extraordinary heroism in the line of their duties. In the English military service, similar medals are granted. They are generally of silver, and have ribbons attached, with clasps or small bars, each of which bears the name of a particular engagement. Good-service medals of silver are also distributed among meritorious soldiers, sailors, and marines.
Wikipedia 
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A medal is a small metal object that is given as an award for doing something very important or made to commemorate something. There are medals for sports, military, academics, etc. There also exist medals that have religious meaning.
Military medals are also called "Orders" or "decorations".
