Definition of spectacle

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Spectacle (n.) Something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a gazingstock..

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Stand :: Stand (v. i.) A raised platform or station where a race or other outdoor spectacle may be viewed; as, the judge's or the grand stand at a race course..
Lunette :: Lunette (n.) A kind of watch crystal which is more than ordinarily flattened in the center; also, a species of convexoconcave lens for spectacles..
Pantoscopic :: Pantoscopic (a.) Literally, seeing everything; -- a term applied to eyeglasses or spectacles divided into two segments, the upper being designed for distant vision, the lower for vision of near objects..
Case :: Case (n.) A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book..
Spectacled :: Spectacled (a.) Furnished with spectacles; wearing spectacles.
Scene :: Scene (n.) An assemblage of objects presented to the view at once; a series of actions and events exhibited in their connection; a spectacle; a show; an exhibition; a view.
Yacare :: Yacare (n.) A South American crocodilian (Jacare sclerops) resembling the alligator in size and habits. The eye orbits are connected together, and surrounded by prominent bony ridges. Called also spectacled alligator, and spectacled cayman..
Ostentation :: Ostentation (n.) A show or spectacle.
Parade :: Parade (v. i.) To make an exhibition or spectacle of one's self, as by walking in a public place..
Spectacular :: Spectacular (a.) Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes..
Pageantry :: Pageantry (n.) Scenic shows or spectacles, taken collectively; spectacular quality; splendor..
Naumachy :: Naumachy (n.) A show or spectacle representing a sea fight; also, a place for such exhibitions..
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) An optical glass; a lens; a spyglass; -- in the plural, spectacles; as, a pair of glasses; he wears glasses..
Spectacled :: Spectacled (a.) Having the eyes surrounded by color markings, or patches of naked skin, resembling spectacles..
Imposing :: Imposing (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly; impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air; an imposing spectacle..
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.
Superoccipital :: Supernumerary (n.) A person or thing beyond what is necessary or usual; especially, a person employed not for regular service, but only to fill the place of another in case of need; specifically, in theaters, a person who is not a regular actor, but is employed to appear in a stage spectacle..
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) Something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a gazingstock..
Sublime :: Sublime (superl.) Awakening or expressing the emotion of awe, adoration, veneration, heroic resolve, etc.; dignified; grand; solemn; stately; -- said of an impressive object in nature, of an action, of a discourse, of a work of art, of a spectacle, etc.; as, sublime scenery; a sublime deed..
Scene :: Scene (n.) The structure on which a spectacle or play is exhibited; the part of a theater in which the acting is done, with its adjuncts and decorations; the stage..
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