medal

As a noun medal

is a stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

As a verb medal

is (sports|very|colloquial) to win a medal.

As an adjective bemedaled is

having or wearing medals.

As nouns the difference between medal and adminicle

is that medal is a stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object while adminicle is an aid.

As a verb medal

is (sports|very|colloquial) to win a medal.