Definition of spectacle

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Spectacle (n.) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light..

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Temple :: Temple (n.) One of the side bars of a pair of spectacles, jointed to the bows, and passing one on either side of the head to hold the spectacles in place..
Pageantry :: Pageantry (n.) Scenic shows or spectacles, taken collectively; spectacular quality; splendor..
Species :: Species (n.) A public spectacle or exhibition.
Barnacle :: Barnacle (sing.) Spectacles; -- so called from their resemblance to the barnacles used by farriers.
Eider :: Eider (n.) Any species of sea duck of the genus Somateria, esp. Somateria mollissima, which breeds in the northern parts of Europe and America, and lines its nest with fine down (taken from its own body) which is an article of commerce; -- called also eider duck. The American eider (S. Dresseri), the king eider (S. spectabilis), and the spectacled eider (Arctonetta Fischeri) are related species..
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.) Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.
Goggle :: Goggle (v. i.) A kind of spectacles with short, projecting eye tubes, in the front end of which are fixed plain glasses for protecting the eyes from cold, dust, etc..
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..
Pageant :: Pageant (n.) A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle.
Imposing :: Imposing (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly; impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air; an imposing spectacle..
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) A spy-glass; a looking-glass.
Show :: Show (n.) That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a traveling show; a cattle show..
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) An optical glass; a lens; a spyglass; -- in the plural, spectacles; as, a pair of glasses; he wears glasses..
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..
Spectacular :: Spectacular (a.) Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes..
Ostentation :: Ostentation (n.) A show or spectacle.
Spectacled :: Spectacled (a.) Furnished with spectacles; wearing spectacles.
Scaffold :: Scaffold (n.) A temporary structure of timber, boards, etc., for various purposes, as for supporting workmen and materials in building, for exhibiting a spectacle upon, for holding the spectators at a show, etc..
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) That which is displayed; a show; a spectacle; an imposing procession; the movement of any body marshaled in military order; as, a parade of firemen..
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