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| span·gle [ spáng g'l ] |
noun (plural span·gles) |
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1. small shiny decoration: a small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothing
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2. small sparkling object: a small sparkling spot or object
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verb (past and past participle span·gled, present participle span·gling, 3rd person present singular span·gles) |
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1. transitive verb sprinkle something with spangles: to sprinkle or adorn something with spangles
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2. intransitive verb glitter with spangles: to sparkle or glitter as if adorned with spangles
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| [15th century. < obsolete spang "glittering ornament" < Dutch spange "clasp"] |
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 span·gly adjective |
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