nounπShareA grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle."The old building's eaves were decorated with antiques, stone monsters that seemed to leer down at the street below. "artfigurearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA caricature."The political cartoonist's antiques of the president were so exaggerated they were almost unrecognizable. "artstylecultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper."My little brother's antiques at the dinner table, like pretending to be a monkey and throwing his peas, always make my parents sigh. "actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grotesque performer or clown, buffoon."The king hired antiques to entertain the court with silly jokes and clumsy acts. "entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping"The basketball player struck an antiques before leaping for the rebound, knees bent low and arms spread wide. "actionsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn general, anything very old; specifically:"My grandmother's attic was filled with antiques, like a rocking chair from the 1800s and an old music box. "ageitemhistorycultureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness."The textbook used antiques for the chapter titles, giving them a bold and strong look. "styletypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo search or shop for antiques."On Saturdays, my grandmother loves to antiques at the local flea market, hoping to find a hidden treasure. "culturearthistoryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an object appear to be an antique in some way."The furniture maker used special paint and techniques to antique the new wooden chairs, giving them a worn and aged look. "appearanceartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emboss without gilding."The metalworker meticulously antiques the brass plaque, creating a raised design without applying gold. "artstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading