trappings

[ trap-ingz ]

/ ˈtræp ɪŋz /

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noun (used with a plural verb)

articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.

conventional adornment; characteristic signs: trappings of democracy.

Sometimes trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison.

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1 costume, raiment, attire, apparel.

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Origin of trappings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at trap², -ing¹, -s³

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How to use trappings in a sentence

When the tried to exit the car, her driver locked the doors, trapping her inside.
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ISIS has now surrounded Mount Sinjar again, trapping approximately 10,000 Yazidis there.
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On Friday evening, masked men attacked Jews after trapping them on a local highway outside the Arab village.
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The choice of the van, traditionally considered a vehicle for trapping women, amusingly turns the convention on its head.
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With wide-reaching nets, catches are unintentionally trapping and killing thousands of unwanted bait.
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They would pick them up and hold them in their hands and would then make believe they were Cave-men trapping reindeer in the snow.
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It was apparent that he had a mission more important than reciting the details of herding and trapping.
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This was Charley's first trapping expedition in a real wilderness!
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In fact, my dear, this will be the only means of trapping the person.
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It may be a better way of trapping a chap, if he hasn't got clean away by now.
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British Dictionary definitions for trappings

trappings

/ (ˈtræpɪŋz) /

pl n

the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etcthe visible trappings of success

a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc

Word Origin for trappings

C16: from trap ²

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