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mobiles

/ˈmoʊbaɪlz/ /ˈmoʊbəlz/

Meanings
noun
A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.

Examples :

"Hanging above the baby's crib were colorful mobiles of stars and planets, gently spinning in the breeze. "
art culture

Related Words

Illustration schedules

schedules noun

/ˈʃedjuːlz/ /ˈskedʒuːlz/

A slip of paper; a short note.

"The professor handed out schedules with the list of reading assignments for the semester. "

Illustration internet

internet noun

/ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/

Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)

"Our company uses a private internet to share documents securely among employees. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration opportunities

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration telephone

telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Illustration spinning

spinning verb

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

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 independently

independently adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

In an independent manner.

"The student completed the project independently, researching and writing the report all by herself. "

Illustration sculpture

sculpture noun

/ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

"The art student carefully sculpted a small, detailed figure of a bird from clay. "