spectacle

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Synonyms: spectable, pentacle, aspectable, spectacles, spectacled, spectate, speciale, spectail

Antonyms: spectable, pentacle, aspectable, spectacles, spectacled, spectate, speciale, spectail

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Drama and excitement in a display, product, performance, exhibition, etc.
3. {{lb|en|countable}} An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
4. {{lb|en|countable}} {{attributive form of|en|spectacles}}.
5. {{lb|en|countable|zoology}} The [[brille]] of a [[snake]].
6. {{lb|en|countable|rail transport}} A frame with different coloured lenses on a [[semaphore]] [[signal]] through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm.

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