English noun: spangle | |||
1. | spangle (artifact) adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing | ||
Synonyms | diamante, sequin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adornment | ||
English verb: spangle | |||
1. | spangle (perception) glitter as if covered with spangles | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine | ||
2. | spangle (creation) decorate with spangles | ||
Samples | The star-spangled banner. | ||
Synonyms | bespangle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament | ||