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kaleidoscope

/kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

Meanings
noun
A tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads etc. that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs.

Examples :

"The child was fascinated by the kaleidoscope, watching the colorful patterns shift and change with every twist. "
art device appearance entertainment thing

Related Words

Illustration shifting

shifting verb

/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/

(sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.

"The teacher is shifting the desks to create more space for the class activity. "

Illustration symmetrical

symmetrical adjective

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/

Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration fascinated

fascinated verb

/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration colorful

colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

Illustration patterns

patterns noun

/ˈpætərnz/ /ˈpætɪrnz/

Model, example.

"The sewing patterns helped me make a dress that looked exactly like the picture. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration changing

changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

Illustration watching

watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "

Illustration succession

succession noun

/səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

An act of following in sequence.

"The succession of students lining up for lunch was orderly. "

Illustration coloured

coloured verb

/ˈkʌlərd/ /ˈkʌləd/

To give something color.

"We could color the walls red."