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Definition of trappings - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
appearance statusextra items or clothing showing appearance, power, or wealth
- The trappings of royalty include crowns and fine robes.
2.
symbolicaccessories symbolizing a condition or office
- The trappings of royalty include crowns and scepters.
3.
ridingDated ornamental coverings for a horseDated
- The knight's horse wore elaborate trappings.
Expressions with trappings
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visible signs or objects showing someone's position or power
He enjoyed the trappings of office, like the big desk.
visible things that show someone has high status or authority
The president enjoyed the trappings of power, like the big office.
lacking all extra or decorative parts
The story, shorn of all its trappings, was deeply moving.
material signs of contemporary lifestyle
Luxury cars and designer clothes are trappings of modernity.
Origin of trappings
Middle English, trappe (snare)
Terms with trappings included in their meaning
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decoration
decorative cloth used in horse trappings
Examples of trappings in a sentence
The old mansion still had the trappings of wealth. The trappings of success can be misleading. He admired the trappings of office in the boardroom. The parade horse's trappings glittered in the sun. Museum visitors admired the ceremonial trappings.
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- French:attributs, ornements, ...
- German:Insignien, Pferdeschmuck, ...
- Italian:ornamenti, simboli, ...
- Spanish:adornos, atributos, ...
- Portuguese:adereços, símbolos, ...
- Chinese:象征, 装饰品, ...
- Japanese:装飾品, 象徴, ...
- Arabic:مَظَاهِر, مُسْتَلْزَمَات, ...
- Hebrew:סַמְמָנִים חִיצוֹנִיִּים, סַמְמָנֵי תַפְקִיד, ...
- Russian:атрибуты, конская сбруя, ...
- Ukrainian:атрибути, кінська збруя, ...
- Hindi:दिखावे, तामझाम, ...
Definition of trapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
capturecapable of ensnaring or capturing
- The trapping mechanism was set to catch any intruders.
2.
deceptiveRare designed to deceive or trickRare
- He fell for the trapping offer without realizing the hidden costs.
Noun
1.
huntingact of capturing or ensnaring something
- Trapping requires skill and patience in the wild.
2.
horse decorationDated UK decorative covering or harness for a horseDated UK
- The knight's horse wore a beautiful trapping.
Images of trapping
decorative covering or harness for a horse
Origin of trapping
English, trap (device to catch) + -ing (action)
Examples of trapping in a sentence
They used a trapping device to catch the animal. The trapping advertisement lured many unsuspecting buyers. She was wary of the trapping promises made by the salesman. Trapping is prohibited in the national park. He learned trapping from his grandfather. The parade featured horses with elaborate trappings.
Each horse's trapping was unique and colorful.
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- French:piégeant, capture, ...
- German:fangend, Fallenstellen, ...
- Italian:intrappolante, intrappolamento, ...
- Spanish:capturador, captura, ...
- Portuguese:prendedor, captura, ...
- Chinese:陷阱式的, 设陷阱捕捉, ...
- Japanese:捕獲用の, 罠猟, ...
- Arabic:مُصِيد, صَيد الفِخاخ, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹכֵד, לְכִידָה, ...
- Russian:улавливающий, захват, ...
- Ukrainian:захоплюючий, вловлювання, ...
- Hindi:फँसाने वाला, फँसाना, ...
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