trappings

trap·ping

 (trăp′ĭng)

n.

1. often trappings An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; a caparison.

2. trappings

a. Articles of dress or adornment, especially accessories.

b. Characteristic or symbolic signs: all the trappings of power.

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trappings

(ˈtræpɪŋz)

pl n

1. the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc: the visible trappings of success.

2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc

[C16: from trap2]

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trap•pings

(ˈtræp ɪŋz)

n.pl.

1. articles of equipment or dress, esp. of an ornamental or symbolic character.

2. conventional outward forms or symbols; characteristic signs: the trappings of democracy.

3. Sometimes, trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison.

[1350–1400; Middle English; see trap2]

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trappings

plural noun accessories, trimmings, paraphernalia, finery, things, fittings, dress, equipment, gear, fixtures, decorations, furnishings, ornaments, livery, adornments, panoply, accoutrements, fripperies, bells and whistles, raiment (archaic or poetic) His family evidently loved the trappings of power.

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Translations

ozdoby

stads

ünnepi díszruha

klæîi

atributaigrožybės

parādes tērps/rotājums/ekipējums

ozdoby

giyim kuşam

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trappings

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trappings

(ˈtrӕpiŋz) noun plural

clothes or ornaments suitable for a particular occasion or person. all the trappings of royalty.

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