Associations to the word «Medal»

Wiktionary

MEDAL, noun. A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
MEDAL, noun. A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
MEDAL, verb. (sports) (very colloquial) To win a medal.
MEDAL OF HONOR, proper noun. The highest military award given in the United States.
MEDAL PLAY, noun. (golf) Synonym of stroke play.
MEDAL TABLE, noun. A visual depiction or ranking of the number of medals won by certain teams at a multi-event competition, especially the Olympic Games.
MEDAL TABLES, noun. Plural of medal table

Dictionary definition

MEDAL, noun. An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy