decorative pattern

collocation in English

meaningsofdecorativeandpattern

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decorative
adjective
uk
/ˈdek.ər.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈdek.ər.ə.t̬ɪv/
made to ...
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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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(Definition ofdecorativeandpatternfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The composition is not seen as an abstract ordecorativepattern, because it conveys a particular response to the private situation behind it.
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The lower edge follows the contour of thedecorativepattern.
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The ceiling is covered with wood fiber board in adecorativepattern.
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The floor is made of a vinyl linoleum and includes adecorativepattern.
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The slate roof tiled in adecorativepatternof scallops and flowers.
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Surrounding the center of the cross, a gilded circle is set with adecorativepattern.
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The rivets were also often grouped to produce a repeatingdecorativepattern.
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This type of rebana is the only rebana with adecorativepatternon the body and the face.
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The lobby floor consists of the same ceramic tile anddecorativepatternas is found in the corridors.
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The second advantage of quartersawn wood is thedecorativepatternon the board, although this depends on the timber species.
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This mixture is placed in a roasting dish, often with adecorativepatternforked over it (or topped with more bread crumbs).
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It describes adecorativepatternapplied by grinding circles on a flat surface - mostly used in the automotive and watchmaking industry.
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Zigzags are a basicdecorativepatternused on pottery, and are often seen in the cuts which separate pieces of ravioli pasta.
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Aside from adding functionality to an object (valve repairs and hand grips being some of the most common), knurling also adds adecorativepatternto the material.
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Framing is in the studs-out style, with the 1 x 6 sheathing applied to the inside of the framing, emphasizing the framing as adecorativepatternon the exterior.
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