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 paraphernalia paraphernalia /ˌpɛrəfəˈneɪljə/

noun

  1. () 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

  1. () 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

  1. (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
  2. 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

  1. () 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
  2. The frequency assigned to a broadcasting station  ( station )
    the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
  3. 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
  4. (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
  5. 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

  1. () Assign to a station  ( place , post , station , send )
    assign to a station


 coverlet coverlet /ˈkʌvərlɪt/

noun

  1. () 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.