Definition of spectacle

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Spectacle (n.) Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.

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Theatre :: Theatre (n.) An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed..
Imposing :: Imposing (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly; impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air; an imposing spectacle..
Spectacled :: Spectacled (a.) Furnished with spectacles; wearing spectacles.
Parade :: Parade (v. i.) To make an exhibition or spectacle of one's self, as by walking in a public place..
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..
Species :: Species (n.) A public spectacle or exhibition.
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..
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..
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..
Naumachy :: Naumachy (n.) A show or spectacle representing a sea fight; also, a place for such exhibitions..
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.
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..
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..
Spectacle :: Spectacle (n.) A spy-glass; a looking-glass.
Spectacular :: Spectacular (a.) Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes..
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..
Ostentation :: Ostentation (n.) A show or spectacle.
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..
Sight :: Sight (v. t.) A spectacle; a view; a show; something worth seeing.
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