Guidon Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡaɪdən

GUY-dun

UK

ɡˈaɪdɒn

gy-DON

Definition

A guidon is a small military flag that marks a unit or leader, or in cycling/motorcycling, the handlebar used for steering a bike or motorcycle.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'guidon' mainly refers to the military flag; in cycling/motorcycling, 'handlebar' is preferred. In military context, guidons are ceremonial and symbolic. In some languages, 'guidon' (the handlebar meaning) is more common than in English.

• Spanish: estandarte (militar) - palo de dirección (bicicleta/motocicleta)
• Portuguese (BR): estandarte (militar) - guidão (bicicleta/motocicleta)
• Portuguese (PT): estandarte (militar) - guiador (bicicleta/motocicleta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 指挥旗（军事）- 把手（自行车/摩托车）
• Chinese (Traditional): 指揮旗（軍事）- 把手（自行車/摩托車）
• Hindi: गाइडन (फौजी झंडा) - हैंडल (साइकिल/मोटरसाइकिल)
• Arabic: راية إرشاد (عسكرية) - مقود (دراجة/دراجة نارية)
• Bengali: গাইডন (ফলক) - হ্যান্ডলবার (সাইকেল/মোটরসাইকেল)
• Russian: гвидон (знамя подразделения) - руль (велосипеда/мотоцикла)
• Japanese: 隊旗（たいき） - ハンドル（自転車・バイク）
• Vietnamese: cờ hiệu đơn vị - ghi đông (xe đạp/xe máy)
• Korean: 기돈 (부대기/군기) - 핸들바 (자전거/오토바이)
• Turkish: birlik sancağı - gidon (bisiklet/motosiklet)
• Urdu: گیڈون (جھنڈا/پرچم) - ہینڈل بار (سائیکل/موٹر سائیکل)
• Indonesian: cờ hiệu đội hình - ghi-đông (xe đạp/xe máy)

Example Sentences

The soldiers marched behind their guidon.

basic

He fixed the guidon on his bicycle before riding.

basic

Each team carried a unique guidon in the parade.

basic

After the victory, the unit's guidon was displayed with honor.

natural

Make sure your hands are always on the guidon when cycling downhill.

natural

The tradition says never let the guidon touch the ground.

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