(originally, and, chiefly, US, scouting) An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within
(originally, and, chiefly, US, scouting) An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.
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(scouting, US, rare, colloquial) The act of pursuing merit badges.
(US, scouting) An insignia or badge awarded by the Girl Scouts to indicate special achievement.
(Scouting, US) A usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
(idiom, US) An outward sign that signifies some distinction.