medal

♦ med|al /m'edəl/ (medals)
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A medal is a small metal disc which is given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.bronze med|al (bronze medals)
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A bronze medal is a medal made of bronze or bronze-coloured metal that is given as a prize to the person who comes third in a competition, especially a sports contest.gold med|al (gold medals)
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A gold medal is a medal made of gold which is awarded as first prize in a contest or competition.sil|ver med|al (silver medals)
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If you win a silver medal, you come second in a competition, especially a sports contest, and are given a medal made of silver as a prize.
Gillingham won the silver medal in the 200 metres at Seoul.