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But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.
Julius Erving

Meaning of "trappings" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRAPPINGS

From trap².
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRAPPINGS

trappings  [ˈtræpɪŋz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRAPPINGS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Trappings is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRAPPINGS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of trappings in the English dictionary

The definition of trappings in the dictionary is the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc. Other definition of trappings is a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRAPPINGS


chippings
ˈtʃɪpɪŋz
drippings
ˈdrɪpɪŋz
droppings
ˈdrɒpɪŋz
enwrappings
ɪnˈræpɪŋz
feelings
ˈfiːlɪŋZ
findings
ˈfaɪndɪŋz
harpings
ˈhɑːpɪŋz
Hoppings
ˈhɒpɪŋz
Kings
kɪŋz
rankings
ˈræŋkɪŋz
raspings
ˈrɑːspɪŋz
ratings
ˈreɪtɪŋz
savings
ˈseɪvɪŋz
scrapings
ˈskreɪpɪŋz
Springs
sprɪŋz
sweepings
ˈswiːpɪŋz
things
θɪŋz
upheapings
ʌpˈhiːpɪŋz
wings
ˈwɪŋz
Writings
ˈraɪtɪŋz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRAPPINGS

trapezoid
trapezoid rule
trapezoidal
traplike
trapline
trapnest
trappean
trapped
trapper
trappiness
trapping
Trappist
trappose
trappy
traprock
traps
trapse
trapshooter
trapshooting
trapunto

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRAPPINGS

bark chippings
bearings
beginnings
Cummings
earnings
evenings
filings
fittings
furnishings
Hastings
housings
in the wings
leggings
loose chippings
mornings
occupation groupings
proceedings
surroundings
to be seeing things
with all the trimmings

Synonyms and antonyms of trappings in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TRAPPINGS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «trappings» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of trappings

Translation of «trappings» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRAPPINGS

Find out the translation of trappings to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of trappings from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trappings» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装饰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

adornos
570 millions of speakers

English

trappings
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

trappings
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زخارف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

атрибуты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

adornos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাজপোশাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

privilèges
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perangkap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verlockungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

装飾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부속물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trappings
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ gài bẩy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எல் லாமே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रेपिंग्ज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ziynet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

simboli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oznaki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

атрибути
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

găteală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παγιδεύσεις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tierlantyntjies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grannlåt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pynt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trappings

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRAPPINGS»

The term «trappings» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.291 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRAPPINGS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «trappings» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «trappings» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trappings

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10 QUOTES WITH «TRAPPINGS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word trappings.
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Chetan Bhagat
Let's be honest: the trappings of investment banking are quite tempting. I do miss it sometimes. And to be honest, there was a time I'd read the 'WSJ' in the morning, and for years I have done that.
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Erica Durance
I constantly have anxiety about being the lead of the show. I don't talk about it because it scares me. But I've always wanted to be part of something where I could work on a character in such a big manner, and you get offered that with all the trappings of being the lead of the show.
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Sean Durkin
The trappings of a religious cult tend to fall into candlelit ceremonies and robes and group chanting and singing and prayer.
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Dave Eggers
You treat a kid with respect and as an adult you talk to them as if they're smart people. But you don't throw at them the trappings of adulthood and you know, the darker stuff.
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Ron Eldard
I have worked with a lot of kids. Most of them have been really lovely. But there are a lot of trappings.
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Julius Erving
But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.
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Chuck Feeney
When you are 81 years old, you don't really need a lot of the trappings of wealth.
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Shahrukh Khan
I don't like the trappings of stardom. I wear the shoes and the Dolce & Gabbana, because I'm told to. But I'm not trapped by it.
9
Chang-Rae Lee
Even though I went to Exeter and Yale, and I enjoyed all the trappings of those places, I think at the same time - and maybe it's because I'm an immigrant kid and not white - there was always this other consciousness; that is, I was conscious of everything that was going on.
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Thomas Leonard
The trappings of lifestyle are often that; traps.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRAPPINGS»

Discover the use of trappings in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to trappings and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Trappings: Stories of Women, Power and Clothing
The authors embark on an interview journey across the U.S. They talked with more than 500 women and girls, ages four through ninety-two who ranged from office workers to drag-kings, stay at home moms to attorneys.
Tiffany Ludwig, 2007
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News of the World?: Fake Sheikhs & Royal Trappings
This is a book for anyone who cares about standards in British tabloid journalism and those who are concerned about privacy rights and the debate about serving the public interest via the interest of the public.
Peter Burden, 2008
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Trappings of Power: Political Leadership in Africa
This book analyses the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika from the inside, his love-hate relationship with foreign donors and international aid agencies and his political successes and failures to show how power and political success in ...
Z. Allan Ntata, 2012
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Trappings of the Great Basin Buckaroo
These intricate works of art - reins, reatas, ropes, bits, spurs, horsehair gear, boots, saddles, and blankets - are painstakingly crafted in the traditional manner using simple materials such as cowhide, bone, horsehair, iron, wood, and ...
C. J. Hadley, 2003
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Trappings: new poems
The 1999 Lambda Literary Award winner in poetry. Glowing full page NYT review.
Richard Howard, 1999
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Trappings of Power: Ballistic Missiles in the Third World
In this book, Janne E. Nolan argues that the use of missiles is a harbinger of the altered international security environment confronting the United States and it's allies in the twentieth century.
Janne E. Nolan
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Native American Saddlery and Trappings: A History in Paper Dolls
Including pictorial instructions for assembling the tack and gear, this work is for students, collectors, and aficionados of all ages, offering an unprecedented survey of the following collections: Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, ...
‎2002
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Cowboys and the Trappings of the Old West
"COWBOYS AND THE TRAPPINGS OF THE OLD WEST" is a pictorial celebration of the old tie buckaroo. This exceptional book presents his saddles, chaps, spurs and other tools of the trade in a comprehensive tribute to the makers.
William Manns, Elizabeth Clair Flood, Charlotte Berney, 1997
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The Wrath of Ezra
The. Trappings. of. Comfort. There's some great real estate in Foo — beautiful spots that bring new meaning to the word gorgeous. I love the property above the Sun River and just below the Pillars of Rant. I also wouldn't mind buying a lot near ...
Obert Skye, 2009
10
Science Fiction Trappings and Archetypal Fears and Needs in ...
Combining both, Signs explores various archetypal fears and needs of humanity by employing popular science fiction trappings.
Nico Reiher, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRAPPINGS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trappings is used in the context of the following news items.
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Despite reality trappings, Jenner's 'I Am Cait' has a higher purpose
A gratifying measure of authenticity manages to bypass the celebrity trappings. Jenner's mother and two sisters help. Delivered to Jenner's seaside California ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Capitalist Trappings Are Slow to Come to Cuba
Images of revolutionaries one day soon will be replaced by billboard ads. Photo: Getty Images. This week America takes another step toward normalizing ... «Adweek, Jul 15»
3
Donald Trump's New Hampshire campaign has the trappings of a …
... organization is key to a successful presidential campaign, Donald Trump's New Hampshire operation has the trappings of a legitimate political organization. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
4
New York Fashion Week: Men's has all the trappings of success. But …
NEW YORK — At the entrance to Amazon's sprawling production studios in Williamsburg — the Brooklyn neighborhood that has become urban shorthand for ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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A potent 'Pippin,' refitted with circus trappings, at the Hippodrome
A potent 'Pippin,' refitted with circus trappings, at the Hippodrome. John Rubinstein as Charlemagne in national touring production of "Pippin". Terry Shapiro. «Baltimore Sun, Jun 15»
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Painter Kehinde Wiley at the Brooklyn Museum: Trappings of empire …
A New Republic, a retrospective exhibition of American painter Kehinde Wiley's work at the Brooklyn Museum, accorded the highly successful, 38-year-old artist ... «World Socialist Web Site, Jun 15»
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'Battleborn' has the trappings of a modern shooter and more
The folks at Gearbox Software want you to know a few things about Battleborn, the incredibly colorful "hero shooter" ahead of its grand showing at E3 in a few ... «Engadget, Jun 15»
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Inside humble trappings, vivid expressions of Punjabi cuisine
An assortment of northern Indian dishes and breads. Clockwise from top, Punjabi kadhi, tandoor-roasted chicken tikka masala, the unusually cream-less dal ... «Philly.com, May 15»
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Exposed: The Trappings And Snares of 'ME Christianity'
Exposed: The Trappings And Snares of 'ME Christianity'. Image credit: shutterstock.com. If you see yourself in any of these profiles, acknowledge it, and flee from ... «Western Journalism, May 15»
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Chris Robinson – Music Without the Trappings of Fame (INTERVIEW)
It doesn't take a lot of prodding to get Chris Robinson to elaborate on his thoughts, philosophy and the thing he does best, which happens to be making music. «Glide Magazine, May 15»

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