array

Definition

  • noun: a large group or number 'of' things
  • verb: to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire
  • verb: to place (a group of things) in a particular position so that they are in order or so that they look attractive
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: adorn, order, dress

Examples

  • The table 'was arrayed' with all sorts of delicacies. [=there were all sorts of delicacies placed attractively on the table]

  • The layers consist of bricks 'arrayed' [='arranged'] in regular patterns.

  • The car is available in an 'array of' colors. [=in many different colors]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Look for a sign that enhances chances She'll be his special one What a display What a breathtaking, thrilling array Ev'ry prince Ev'ry dog has his day Let us sing with passion, gusto, fit to bust, oh Not a care in the world (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast
  • (..) you can summon... your personal escorts, even yourselves... and we need them now. With such a force arrayed against us, it's time to discuss other options. Other options? Don't you wish at least to lead your men (..)
    1995 Braveheart
  • (..) to study the soft component... ...of cosmic radiation at sea level, but I don't need help. Oh, sure you do. Now see, what's this here in the schematic, a laser array? - Yes. - Now, hmm... What happens if you use argon lasers instead of helium-neon? - It would blow up. (..)
    2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Jerusalem Duality Season: 1 Episode 12