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ornamentation
ornamentation /ˌɔrnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
noun
-
The act of adding extraneous decorations to something
(
embellishment
, ornamentation
)
the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
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Something used to beautify
(
ornamentation
, ornament
, decoration
)
something used to beautify
The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
-
The state of being ornamented
(
ornamentation
)
the state of being ornamented
electroscope
electroscope /ɪˈlɛktrəˌskoʊp/
noun
-
Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
(
electroscope
)
measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
The electroscope showed the presence of an electric charge in the lab.
The electroscope showed the presence of an electric charge in the lab.
try square
try square /ˈtraɪ skwɛər/
noun
-
A square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
(
try square
)
a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
The carpenter used a try square to ensure the wood was cut at a perfect right angle.
The carpenter used a try square to ensure the wood was cut at a perfect right angle.
beet
beet /ˈbiːt/
noun
-
[ N. American]
Round red root vegetable
(
beet
[ N. American] , beetroot
[British] )
round red root vegetable
I love adding roasted beetroot to my salads for a pop of color and sweetness
I love adding roasted beetroot to my salads for a pop of color and sweetness
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Biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
(
beet
, Beta vulgaris
, common beet
)
biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
