блёстка — meaning in English
blyostka
Russian → English · translate English → Russian instead
English meaning
- tinsel noun Thin, shiny strips of metallic material used as festive decoration, especially draped over Christmas trees.
Senses
блёстка is used for these senses in English:
- sequin (fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.
- spangle A small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.
- tinsel A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.
tinsel — full definition
- noun Thin, shiny strips of metallic material used as festive decoration, especially draped over Christmas trees.
- noun Something that looks impressive or valuable on the surface but is actually cheap or worthless.
- adj Superficially attractive but of little real value; showy.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Russian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Russian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Russian
