Definition of spangle Spangle
/spæˈŋgʌl/ - [spanggul] - span•gle
We found 13 definitions of spangle from 6 different sources.
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What does spangle mean?
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| spangle - decorate with spangles; "the star-spangled banner" | ||
| bespangle | ||
| grace, ornament, adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish be an ornament to; "stars ornamented the Christmas tree" | ||
| spangle - glitter as if covered with spangles | ||
| glisten, glitter, glint, gleam, shine be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- spangle (n.)
A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress. - spangle (n.)
Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. - spangle (v. t.)
To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate. - spangle (v. i.)
To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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spangle
spang′gl, n. a small, thin plate or boss of shining metal: anything sparkling and brilliant, like a spangle.—v.t. to adorn with spangles.—v.i. to glitter.—adjs. Spang′led, Spang′ly.—n. Spang′ler. [A.S. spange; Ger. spange, Ice. spöng.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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spangle
A seven shilling piece.
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