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colours
/ ˈʌə /
plural noun
- the flag that indicates nationality
- military the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the colours
- a pair of silk flags borne by a military unit, esp British, comprising the Queen's Colour showing the unit's crest, and the Regimental Colour showing the crest and battle honours
- true nature or character (esp in the phrase show one's colours )
- a distinguishing badge or flag, as of an academic institution
- sport a badge or other symbol denoting membership of a team, esp at a school or college
- informal.a distinguishing embroidered patch denoting membership of a motorcycle gang
- nail one's colours to the mast
- to refuse to admit defeat
- to declare openly one's opinions or allegiances
Example Sentences
Whether it's trying to cover up blemishes, match your foundation to your skin tone or create a bold eye look, picking out the right colours is an important part of doing your make-up.
It took Messi, who made his debut at 16, until shortly before his 21st birthday to hit the 100-game mark in Barcelona colours, scoring 41 goals in the process.
The president's affinity for Vladimir Putin colours US relations with Russia, for instance.
The leaders, or patriarchs, of Orthodox churches will wear their own style of mitres, a cape called sakkos and an ornate cloth called omophorion, in colours according to their specific traditions.
City Hall will also be lit up in the papal colours of yellow and white on Saturday to coincide with the day of his funeral.
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