HyperDic: mirror

English > 4 senses of the word mirror:
NOUNartifactmirrorpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light
cognitionmirrora faithful depiction or reflection
VERBweathermirrorreflect as if in a mirror
communicationmirrorreflect or resemble
mirror > pronunciation
Soundsmih'rer
Rhymesadmirer ... wearer: 25 rhymes with rer...
English > mirror: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light.
Narrowercar mirrorA mirror that the driver of a car can use
cheval glassA full length mirror mounted in a frame in which it can be tilted
hand glass, hand mirrorA mirror intended to be held in the hand
looking glass, glassA mirror
pier glass, pier mirrorA large mirror between two windows
speculumA mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
Broaderreflectordevice that reflects radiation
Spanishespejo
Catalanespill, mirall
Verbsmirrorreflect as if in a mirror
English > mirror: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA faithful depiction or reflection.
Example"the best mirror is an old friend"
Broaderdepicting, depiction, portraying, portrayalA representation by picture or portraiture
Verbsmirrorreflect as if in a mirror
English > mirror: 4 senses > verb 1, weather
MeaningReflect as if in a mirror.
PatternSomething ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Example"The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above"
Broaderreflect, reverberateTo throw or bend back (from a surface)
Nounsmirrorpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light
mirrora faithful depiction or reflection
English > mirror: 4 senses > verb 2, communication
MeaningReflect or resemble.
PatternSomething ----s something
Example"The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center"
BroaderreflectGive evidence of the quality of

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