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 pipe of peace pipe of peace /paɪp əv piːs/

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. () 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
  2. () (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
  3. () 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
  4. () 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
  5. 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