jewel

[Jew·el]

A jewel is a valuable gem or stone, one that might be set in a ring or necklace. Your grandmother might keep her jewels locked in a safe, to protect them from thieves.

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An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

Noun
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

Noun
a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

Verb
adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses"


n.
An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

n.
A precious stone; a gem.

n.
An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.

n.
A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.

v. t.
To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.


Jewel

Jew"el , n. [OE. juel, jowel, OF. jouel, juel, joiel, F. joyau, dim. of OF. joie joy, jewel, F. joie joy. See Joy.] 1. An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.
Plate of rare device, and jewels Of rich and exquisite form.
2. A precious stone; a gem. Shak. 3. An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing. "Our prince (jewel of children)." Shak. 4. A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby. Jewel block (Naut.), block at the extremity of a yard, through which the halyard of a studding sail is rove.

Jewel

Jew"el, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jeweled , or Jewelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Jeweling, or Jewelling.] To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.
The long gray tufts . . . are jeweled thick with dew.

An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.

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Usage Examples

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

And in terms of their crown jewel legislative achievement: who knew that when asked, 'will government impose a new federal mandate requiring middle class Americans to buy health insurance whether they can afford it or not?' The answer would be 'Yes we can!'

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.

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