festoon in Dutch
festoon in Dutch is festoen, lofwerk — festoon means a decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.
festoon in Dutch
festoen
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
festoen
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
lofwerk
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
What does "festoon" mean?
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noun A decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.
"The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party."
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verb To decorate something abundantly, especially by hanging garlands or streamers over it.
"Volunteers festooned the town square with bunting before the fair."
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festoon in a sentence
- The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party.
- A carved stone festoon ran along the top of the old building.
- Volunteers festooned the town square with bunting before the fair.
- The tree was festooned with fairy lights for Christmas.
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What is "festoon" in Dutch?
"festoon" in Dutch is festoen, lofwerk. festoon means: A decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.
How do you use "festoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party." In Dutch, "festoon" is festoen, lofwerk.
Are there other ways to say "festoon" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "festoon": festoen, lofwerk.
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