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design - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" |
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pattern,
figure |
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decoration,
ornament,
ornamentation the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
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argyle,
argyll a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
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bear claw claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
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damascene a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
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decal,
decalcomania either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
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device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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herringbone,
herringbone pattern a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
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linocut a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum
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mandala any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation
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mihrab (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
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motif,
motive a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
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polka dot design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots
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pyrograph a design produced by pyrography
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screen saver (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long"
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sunburst a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
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tattoo the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
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tetraskele,
tetraskelion a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center
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triskele,
triskelion a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center
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weave pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
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marking the act of making a visible mark on a surface
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design - an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests" |
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arrangement,
organisation,
organization,
system the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
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configuration,
constellation an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
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layout the act of laying out (as by making plans for something)
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snare,
trap a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
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hotel plan,
meal plan a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel
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design - the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument" |
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designing |
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creating by mental acts the act of creating something by thinking
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planning the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
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design - a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building" |
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sketch,
study preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint"
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design - make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum" |
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plan |
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create by mental act,
create mentally create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
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engineer design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"
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redesign design anew, make a new design for
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blueprint,
draft,
draught make a blueprint of
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design - create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner; "Chanel designed the famous suit" |
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create,
make create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism"; "Auden made verses"
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cut,
tailor grow through the gums; "The new tooth is cutting"
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make up apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier; "She makes herself up every morning"
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design intend or have as a purpose; "She designed to go far in the world of business"
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design - create designs; "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel" |
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design intend or have as a purpose; "She designed to go far in the world of business"
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create,
make create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism"; "Auden made verses"
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design - plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work" |
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designate,
destine,
intend,
specify assign a name or title to
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design - intend or have as a purpose; "She designed to go far in the world of business" |
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intend,
mean,
think have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"
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design - conceive or fashion in the mind; invent; "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day" |
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conceive,
conceptualise,
conceptualize,
gestate become pregnant; undergo conception; "She cannot conceive"; "My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day"
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