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pipe of peace
pipe of peace
/paɪp əv piːs/
noun
A highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
(
calumet
,
peace pipe
,
pipe of peace
)
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
noun
The representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
(
anthropomorphism
,
theanthropism
)
the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
grab bar
grab bar
/ɡræb bɑːr/
noun
A bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself
(
grab bar
)
a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself
To ensure safety in the bathroom, it's advisable to install a grab bar near the shower.
To ensure safety in the bathroom, it's advisable to install a grab bar near the shower.
demonstration
demonstration
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
noun
(
)
A show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
(
presentment
,
presentation
,
demonstration
)
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
The presentation of new data
the presentation of new data
He gave the customer a demonstration
he gave the customer a demonstration
(
)
(military) a show of military force or preparedness
(
demonstration
)
(military) a show of military force or preparedness
He confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations
he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations
(
)
A public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
(
manifestation
,
demonstration
)
a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
There were violent demonstrations against the war
there were violent demonstrations against the war
(
)
Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
(
monstrance
[Archaic]
,
demonstration
)
proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
A visual presentation showing how something works
(
demo
,
demonstration
)
a visual presentation showing how something works
The lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations
the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations
The lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response
the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response
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