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trappings

noun

Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.

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Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.

    “He went through his belongings, gradually shedding the trappings of youth.”

  2. Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons.

noun

  1. An instance of ensnaring something or someone.

noun

  1. An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.

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Example Sentences

He went through his belongings, gradually shedding the trappings of youth.
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