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paraphernalia
paraphernalia
/ˌpɛrəfəˈneɪljə/
noun
(
)
Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
(
appurtenance
,
gear
,
paraphernalia
)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
advent
advent
/ˈædvent/
noun
(
)
Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
(
advent
,
coming
)
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
The advent of the computer
the advent of the computer
Advent
(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
(
Advent
,
Parousia
,
Second Advent
,
Second Coming
,
Second Coming of Christ
)
(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
The season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
(
Advent
)
the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
The Advent season brings a sense of anticipation and joy as people prepare for Christmas.
The Advent season brings a sense of anticipation and joy as people prepare for Christmas.
station
station
/ˈsteɪʃən/
noun
(
)
A facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
(
station
)
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
He started looking for a gas station
he started looking for a gas station
The train pulled into the station
the train pulled into the station
The frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
(
station
)
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
(
station
,
post
)
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
A soldier manned the entrance post
a soldier manned the entrance post
A sentry station
a sentry station
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
(
station
)
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
Proper or designated social situation
(
station
,
place
)
proper or designated social situation
He overstepped his place
he overstepped his place
The responsibilities of a man in his station
the responsibilities of a man in his station
Married above her station
married above her station
verb
(
)
Assign to a station
(
place
,
post
,
station
,
send
)
assign to a station
coverlet
coverlet
/ˈkʌvərlɪt/
noun
(
)
A decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
(
coverlet
)
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
The beautifully quilted coverlet added a touch of elegance to the bedroom.
The beautifully quilted coverlet added a touch of elegance to the bedroom.
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