trompe

[tromp]

noun

1. Metallurgy.,  a device formerly used for inducing a blast of air upon the hearth of a forge by means of a current of falling water.

trompe

/ trɒmp /

noun

1. an apparatus for supplying the blast of air in a forge, consisting of a thin column down which water falls, drawing in air through side openings

Word History and Origins

Origin of trompe¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1820–30

Word History and Origins

Origin of trompe¹

C19: from French, literally: trumpet

Example Sentences

Mainly the trip to this trompe l’oeil house of mystery feels like a detour, though Mr. Freeman’s presence makes it bearable.

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The final show saw the remaining contestants - Caz, Orla and Yasmin - tasked with creating a bias cut slip dress, transforming sheer garments into a finale outfit, and producing a winning Trompe l'oeil outfit.

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According to a 1991 account from The Times, the band descended upon the Hollywood Palladium one December evening, hot on the heels of its latest album “Trompe Le Monde,” in dramatic fashion.

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But unfortunately for fans of the Boston foursome, “Trompe Le Monde” would be the last album they heard from the group before its untimely demise just two years later, or so they thought.

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They will once again play the Palladium on June 20 and 21 — the former will see them perform “Trompe Le Monde” in its entirety, just as they did 34 years ago.

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