brand

Noun
  1. A name given to a product or service (synset 106858649)
    domain member usage:
    • kinetoscope - a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
    • lidocaine, xylocaine - a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
    • polaroid - (trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare
    • tampax - tampon used to absorb menstrual flow
    • k-dur 20, k-lor, k-lyte, kaochlor, klorvess, potash muriate, potassium chloride, potassium muriate - salt of potassium (KCl) (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency
    • simoniz - a brand of car polish
    is a type of: name - a language unit by which a person or thing is known
    subtypes: label, recording label - trade name of a company that produces musical recordings
    same as: brand name, marque, trade name
  2. A recognizable kind (synset 105853667)
    "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?"
    is a type of: form, kind, sort, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    same as: make
  3. Identification mark on skin, made by burning (synset 106808400)
    is a type of: mark, marker, marking - a distinguishing symbol
  4. A piece of wood that has been burned or is burning (synset 115125724)
    is a type of: firewood - wood used for fuel
    same as: firebrand
  5. A symbol of disgrace or infamy (synset 106807523)
    "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"
    is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    subtypes:
    same as: mark, stain, stigma
  6. A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard (synset 104380981)
    is a type of: arm, weapon, weapon system - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    subtypes:
    • backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge
    • broadsword - a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
    • cavalry sword, saber, sabre - a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
    • cutlas, cutlass - a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
    • falchion - a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
    • fencing sword - a sword used in the sport of fencing
    • rapier, tuck - a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
    specific instances: excalibur - the legendary sword of King Arthur
    has:
    • blade - the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
    • foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
    • forte - the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
    • haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool
    • hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger
    • peak, point, tip - a V shape
    same as: blade, steel, sword
Verb
  1. Burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership;
    Of animals (synset 202514312)
    is a type of: mark - make or leave a mark on
  2. To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful (synset 202513894)
    "He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"
    is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label
    same as: denounce, mark, stigmatise, stigmatize
  3. Mark with a brand or trademark (synset 201591797)
    "when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price"
    is a type of: label, mark, tag - attach a tag or label to
    same as: brandmark, trademark
  4. Mark or expose as infamous (synset 201033142)
    "She was branded a loose woman"
    is a type of: call - ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
    same as: post

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