direction vs spectacle

direction

noun
  • Guidance, instruction. 

  • A general trend for future action. 

  • A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston). 

  • The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc. 

spectacle

noun
  • An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation. 

  • A frame with different coloured lenses on a semaphore signal through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm. 

  • The brille of a snake. 

  • An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc. 

  • An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, worn to assist sight, or to protect the eyes from bright light. 

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