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placards

/ˈplækɑːrdz/ /ˈplækərdz/

Meanings
noun
A sheet of paper or cardboard with a written or printed announcement on one side for display in a public place.

Examples :

"The students held up placards with slogans supporting environmental protection during the school protest. "
politics communication government sign media society

Related Words

Illustration proclamation

proclamation noun

/ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/

A statement which is proclaimed; formal public announcement.

"The mayor issued a proclamation declaring next week "Community Clean-Up Week." "

Illustration protection

protection noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

Illustration storefront

storefront noun

/ˈstɔːrfrʌnt/ /ˈstoʊrfrʌnt/

The side of a store (or other shop) which faces the street; usually contains display windows.

"The bakery's storefront featured a tempting display of cakes and pastries, drawing customers inside. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration protesting

protesting verb

/prəˈtɛstɪŋ/ /ˈproʊˌtɛstɪŋ/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration tournaments

tournaments noun

/ˈtʊrnəmənts/ /ˈtʊrnəmɛnts/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"During the Middle Ages, tournaments helped knights practice fighting skills. "

Illustration breastplate

breastplate noun

/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

"The knight's shiny breastplate protected his chest from the enemy's sword. "

Illustration announcement

announcement noun

/əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

Illustration permission

permission noun

/pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/

Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "