spangle

[ spang-guhl ]

/ ˈspæŋ gəl /

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noun

a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments.

any small, bright drop, object, spot, or the like.

verb (used with object), span·gled, span·gling.

to decorate with spangles.

to sprinkle or stud with small, bright pieces, objects, spots, etc.

verb (used without object), span·gled, span·gling.

to glitter with or like spangles.

Origin of spangle

1375–1425; late Middle English spangele (noun), equivalent to spange spangle (perhaps <Middle Dutch ) + -le-le

OTHER WORDS FROM spangle

spangly, adjectiveun·span·gled, adjective

Words nearby spangle

spancel, Spandau, spandex, spandrel, spang, spangle, spangled glass, Spanglish, Spaniard, spaniel, Spanish

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Example sentences from the Web for spangle

They smear a mark of red powder on the forehead or have a spangle there.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV|R.V. Russell
Presently their objective came into sight: a spangle of lights on the ground.
Tam O' The Scoots|Edgar Wallace
The stars that spangle the ceilings of churches on a blue ground are usually of cast lead gilt.
Leadwork|W. R. Lethaby
It seemes it is in fashion with you to sugar your papers with Carnation phrases, and spangle your speeches with new quodled words.
The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America|Theodore de la Guard

This metallic "spangle" varies a little in size and in shape, but not to any noteworthy extent (Plate 24, Fig. 2).
The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series|Richard South

British Dictionary definitions for spangle

spangle

/ (ˈspæŋɡəl) /

noun

a small thin piece of metal or other shiny material used as a decoration, esp on clothes; sequin

any glittering or shiny spot or object

verb

(intr) to glitter or shine with or like spangles

(tr) to decorate or cover with spangles

Derived forms of spangle

spangly, adjective

Word Origin for spangle

C15: diminutive of spange, perhaps from Middle Dutch: clasp; compare Old Norse spöng

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单词	spangle
释义	spangle [ spang-guhl ] / ˈspæŋ gəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR spangle ON THESAURUS.COM noun a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially for decorating garments. any small, bright drop, object, spot, or the like. verb (used with object), span·gled, span·gling. to decorate with spangles. to sprinkle or stud with small, bright pieces, objects, spots, etc. verb (used without object), span·gled, span·gling. to glitter with or like spangles. Origin of spangle 1375–1425; late Middle English spangele (noun), equivalent to spange spangle (perhaps <Middle Dutch ) + -le-le OTHER WORDS FROM spangle spangly, adjectiveun·span·gled, adjective Words nearby spangle spancel, Spandau, spandex, spandrel, spang, spangle, spangled glass, Spanglish, Spaniard, spaniel, Spanish Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for spangle They smear a mark of red powder on the forehead or have a spangle there. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV\|R.V. Russell Presently their objective came into sight: a spangle of lights on the ground. Tam O' The Scoots\|Edgar Wallace The stars that spangle the ceilings of churches on a blue ground are usually of cast lead gilt. Leadwork\|W. R. Lethaby It seemes it is in fashion with you to sugar your papers with Carnation phrases, and spangle your speeches with new quodled words. The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America\|Theodore de la Guard This metallic "spangle" varies a little in size and in shape, but not to any noteworthy extent (Plate 24, Fig. 2). The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series\|Richard South British Dictionary definitions for spangle spangle / (ˈspæŋɡəl) / noun a small thin piece of metal or other shiny material used as a decoration, esp on clothes; sequin any glittering or shiny spot or object verb (intr) to glitter or shine with or like spangles (tr) to decorate or cover with spangles Derived forms of spangle spangly, adjective Word Origin for spangle C15: diminutive of spange, perhaps from Middle Dutch: clasp; compare Old Norse spöng Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to spangle trim, sprinkle, star, glisten, twinkle, gleam, flash, ornament, sparkle, coruscate, decorate, glimmer, glitter, sequin, adorn
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spangle

noun

verb (used with object), span·gled, span·gling.

verb (used without object), span·gled, span·gling.

Origin of spangle

OTHER WORDS FROM spangle

Words nearby spangle

Example sentences from the Web for spangle

British Dictionary definitions for spangle

noun

verb

Derived forms of spangle

Word Origin for spangle

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