object lesson
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object lesson
n.
1. A concrete illustration of a moral or principle.
2. A lesson taught by using a material object.
object lesson
n
1. a convincing demonstration of some principle or ideal
2. (Education) (esp formerly) a lesson in which a material object forms the basis of the teaching and is available to be inspected
ob′ject les`son
n.
a practical or concrete illustration of a principle.
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Noun | 1. | object lesson - punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him" admonition, word of advice, monition, warning - cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches" |
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object lesson
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(Sch) → Anschauungsunterricht m