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Topic: Art

mosaicking

IPA: /məʊˈzeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /mɒˈzeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of creating a picture or pattern by arranging small pieces of colored material, such as tiles or glass, together.

Example: The artist spent hours mosaicking the wall with colorful tiles.

motif

IPA: /moʊˈtiːf/

KK: /moʊˈtiːf/

noun

Definition: A main theme or idea that appears repeatedly in a work of art, literature, or music.

Example: The novel's motif of love and sacrifice is evident throughout the story.

motivic

IPA: /məʊˈtɪvɪk/

KK: /mɒˈtɪvɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a motif, which is a recurring theme or idea in music or art.

Example: The composer used motivic development to create a cohesive piece.

motley

IPA: /ˈmɒtli/

KK: /ˈmɑtli/

adjective

Definition: Having a mix of different colors or types; made up of various elements that are often very different from each other.

Example: The festival featured a motley group of performers from different cultures and backgrounds.

noun

Definition: A mixture of different elements or colors, often in a way that seems strange or unusual.

Example: The festival featured a motley of performers from various cultures.

mottle

IPA: /ˈmɒt.əl/

KK: /ˈmɒtəl/

noun

Definition: A mark or spot of color on a surface, often creating a pattern or design.

Example: The artist used a variety of colors to create a beautiful mottle on the canvas.

transitive verb

Definition: To mark something with spots or patches of different colors or shades.

Example: The artist decided to mottle the canvas with various hues to create a unique effect.

mottled

IPA: /ˈmɒt.əld/

KK: /ˈmɑtld/

adjective

Definition: Having spots or patches of different colors or shades.

Example: The artist used a mottled technique to create depth in the painting.

mottling

IPA: /ˈmɒt.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɑtəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: Spots or patches of different colors or shades on a surface.

Example: The artist used mottling to create a unique texture on the canvas.

verb

Definition: To mark or color something with spots or blotches of different shades or colors.

Example: The artist used a technique of mottling to create a unique texture on the canvas.

moulin

IPA: /ˈmuːlɪn/

KK: /ˈmuːlɪn/

noun

Definition: A nearly vertical hole or cavity in a glacier formed by debris falling through a crack in the ice.

Example: The climbers carefully navigated around the moulin to avoid falling into the glacier.

moviegoer

IPA: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/

KK: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/

noun

Definition: A person who regularly attends movies in theaters.

Example: As a moviegoer, I enjoy watching the latest films every weekend.

moviegoing

IPA: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of regularly attending films or cinema.

Example: Moviegoing has become a popular pastime for many families on weekends.

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