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antiques

/ænˈtiːks/

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A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

Examples :

"The old building's eaves were decorated with antiques, stone monsters that seemed to leer down at the street below. "

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Examples :

"The political cartoonist's antiques of the president were so exaggerated they were almost unrecognizable. "

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(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

Examples :

"My little brother's antiques at the dinner table, like pretending to be a monkey and throwing his peas, always make my parents sigh. "

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A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

Examples :

"The king hired antiques to entertain the court with silly jokes and clumsy acts. "

entertainment person character

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A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping

Examples :

"The basketball player struck an antiques before leaping for the rebound, knees bent low and arms spread wide. "

action sport body

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In general, anything very old; specifically:

Examples :

"My grandmother's attic was filled with antiques, like a rocking chair from the 1800s and an old music box. "

age item history culture art

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A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.

Examples :

"The textbook used antiques for the chapter titles, giving them a bold and strong look. "

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verb

To search or shop for antiques.

Examples :

"On Saturdays, my grandmother loves to antiques at the local flea market, hoping to find a hidden treasure. "

culture art history item

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verb

To make an object appear to be an antique in some way.

Examples :

"The furniture maker used special paint and techniques to antique the new wooden chairs, giving them a worn and aged look. "

appearance art style

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To emboss without gilding.

Examples :

"The metalworker meticulously antiques the brass plaque, creating a raised design without applying gold. "