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1. (n.) spangle
a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used esp. for decorating garments.
2. spangle
any small, bright drop, object, or spot.
3. (v.t.) spangle
to decorate or sprinkle with or as if with spangles.
4. (v.i.) spangle
to glitter with or like spangles.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME spangele (n.) =spange spangle (perh. < MLG) +-le -le)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) sequin, spangle, diamante
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
2. (verb) spangle
glitter as if covered with spangles
3. (verb) spangle, bespangle
decorate with spangles
"the star-spangled banner"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) spangle
a small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress
2. (noun) spangle
figuratively, any little thing that sparkless
3. (verb) spangle
to set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate
4. (verb) spangle
to show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter
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The New Hacker's Dictionary |
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1. spangle
[UK] The singular of bells and whistles. See
also spungle.
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