English > decoration: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | Something used to beautify. |
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| Synonyms | ornament, ornamentation |
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| Narrower | Christmas tree | An ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration |
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| adornment | A decoration of color / color or interest that is added to relieve plainness |
| arabesque | An ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design |
| architectural ornament | (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance |
| beading, beadwork | ornamentation with beads |
| bow | A decorative interlacing of ribbons |
| brass | An ornament or utensil made of brass |
| centerpiece, centrepiece | Something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) |
| cockade | An ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat |
| design, pattern, figure | A decorative or artistic work |
| embellishment | A superfluous ornament |
| finial | An ornament at the top of a spire or gable |
| flower arrangement, floral arrangement | A decorative arrangement of flowers |
| folderal, falderol, frill, gimcrackery, gimcrack, nonsense, trumpery | Ornamental objects of no great value |
| gargoyle | An ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal |
| garnish | Any decoration added as a trimming or adornment |
| garnish | Something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration |
| graffito, graffiti | A rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls |
| hanging, wall hanging | Decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window |
| hood ornament | An ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer / manufacturer |
| incrustation, encrustation | A decorative coating / coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay |
| inlay | A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface |
| interior decoration, decor | Decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior |
| knob, pommel | An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger |
| lunula | A crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age |
| molding, moulding | A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing |
| nailhead | Something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device |
| necklet | Decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament |
| overlay | A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface |
| rosemaling | A Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs |
| set decoration | A decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production |
| sgraffito | A ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground |
| spiral, volute | ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center |
| sprig | An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers |
| stud, rivet | ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) |
| tail fin, tailfin, fin | One of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile |
| tinsel | A showy decoration that is basically valueless |
| tracery | Decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs |
| wind chime, wind bell | A decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle |
| Broader | artifact, artefact | A man-made object taken as a whole |
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| Spanish | adorno, decoración, ornamento |
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| Catalan | adornament, adorn, decoració, guarniment, ornament |
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| Verbs | decorate | provide with decoration |
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| decorate | make more attractive by adding ornament, colour / colour, etc. |
| decorate | be beautiful to look at |
English > decoration: 3 senses > noun 2, communication| Meaning | An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event. |
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| Synonyms | laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon |
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| Narrower | Air Medal | A United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight |
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| Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star | A United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) |
| Croix de Guerre | A French military decoration for gallantry |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | A British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | A United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight |
| Distinguished Service Cross | A United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy / enemy |
| Distinguished Service Medal | A United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility |
| Distinguished Service Order | A British military decoration for special service in action |
| Medaille Militaire | A French military decoration |
| Medal of Honor, Congressional Medal of Honor | The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action 'above and beyond the call of duty' |
| Navy Cross | A United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy / enemy |
| Oak Leaf Cluster | A United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before |
| Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart | A United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action |
| Silver Star Medal, Silver Star | A United States military decoration for gallantry in action |
| Victoria Cross | A British military decoration for gallantry |
| Broader | award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels | A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
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| Spanish | condecoración, medalla, medallón |
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| Catalan | condecoració, medalla, medalló |
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| Verbs | decorate | award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to |
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