the visible trappings of success
1trappings — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ external, outer (AmE), outward, visible ▪ She scorns the visible trappings of success, preferring to live unnoticed. ▪ traditional, usual …
2trappings — ► PLURAL NOUN 1) the visible signs or objects associated with a particular situation or role: the trappings of success. 2) a horse s ornamental harness. ORIGIN from obsolete trap «trappings», from Old French drap «drape» …
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4trappings — plural noun 1》 the visible signs or objects associated with a particular situation or role: I had the trappings of success. 2》 a horse s ornamental harness. Origin ME: derivative of trap2 …
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8India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
9United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
10Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …
