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span·gle
 spangle
- pronunciation:
- spaeng
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small thin piece of shiny metal, plastic, or the like, used for decoration, esp. on clothing.
Evening dresses of the 1920s were often adorned with rows of shimmering spangles. |
| definition 2: |
any small shiny or sparkling object.
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| related words: |
decoration, trinket |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
spangled, spangles, spangling |
| definition: |
to decorate with or as with spangles.
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| related words: |
decorate, trim |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to shine or sparkle with or like spangles.
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| derivation: |
spangly (adj.) |
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