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| chinoiserie |
an object or design made in this style. [1/2 definitions] |
| cinquefoil |
in architecture, a design for frames or the like consisting of five lobes or arcs. [1/2 definitions] |
| circuitry |
the plan or design of the elements in an electric circuit. [1/2 definitions] |
| codesign |
combined form of design. |
| computer-enhanced |
of, involving, or pertaining to the use of a computer to improve an image, video, design, or process. |
| contour |
to design or shape (a road or the like) to conform to the contours of the land. [1/7 definitions] |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| Corinthian |
of or denoting a classical style of architecture marked by fluted columns with capitals in the design of acanthus leaves. [1/3 definitions] |
| couture |
those who design, make, and market fashionable clothing, considered collectively. [1/2 definitions] |
| cutwork |
openwork embroidery in which some of the fabric is cut out from the design. |
| decal |
a design or picture transferred or made to be transferred from specially prepared paper to glass, metal, wood, or the like. |
| decorate |
to design and carry out a plan for the appearance of the interior of (a room or building), including color combinations, furnishings, floorings, and the like. [2/5 definitions] |
| delicacy |
fineness of texture or design. [1/8 definitions] |
| designedly |
intentionally, on purpose, or by design. |
| desktop |
of or relating to the computer-generated design, writing, editing, and preparation of written material for printing. [1/4 definitions] |
| device |
a design used as an emblem, as in heraldry, printing, trademarks, and or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| die2 |
an engraved stamp used for making a design on a softer material, esp. in coin making. [1/3 definitions] |
| downsize |
to design and manufacture a smaller version of (a popular product, esp. a car). [1/3 definitions] |
| draft |
a drawing, design, or plan of something to be constructed. [1/18 definitions] |
| drawing |
a picture or design made by such an act. [1/3 definitions] |
| ekistics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of human settlements, including their history and design, and community planning. |
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