a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like

a gold medal for the best swimmer.

a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint

a Saint Christopher's medal.

to decorate or honor with a medal.

to receive a medal, esp. in a sporting event

He medaled in three of four races.

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badge , commemoration , gold , hardware * , laurel , medallion , reward , ribbon , [[wreathnotes:meddle means to intrude or interfere in other people\'s affairs or business; mettle is the courage and fortitude to carry on; a medal is a piece of metal in the form of a coin intended to be used as an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event]] , award , decoration , plaque , purple heart , trophy , wreath