A guillemet, either of the punctuation marks “«” or “»”, used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language such as ““” and “””
V-shaped markings on the surface of roads used to indicate minimum distances between vehicles
I told you that in fact they were called chevrons and it was an exercise by the transport department to teach us to stay two chevrons behind the car in front. — Jamie Dunn, Truckie has a point, Sunshine Coast Daily Online, June 13, 2009.
Bead patterns, often layering white, red and blue glass Chevrons are made by the Constantinis, a venerated and prestigious glassmaking family on the island of Murano, Italy It is the most difficult pattern to create of all beads In Europe chevron beads were used in the rosaries of cardinals The African bead trade lasted from the 1200's through the end of the 1800's and the chevron came to be considered a chief's bead symbolizing absolute power and authority Chevron beads of six or more layers are extremely rare and quite valuable A R T Precious & Collectible Jewelry