hall of mirrors
The term "hall of mirrors" can refer to a physical attraction with distorted reflections, a metaphor for confusing situations, or a specific glitch in video games.
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Definition
B1Carnivals and Amusement Parks
(literal)A corridor lined with curved mirrors that distort the viewer's appearance.
Example
- The children laughed as they walked through the hall of mirrors, seeing their reflections stretched and squashed.
B2Literature and Everyday Language
(figurative)A confusing or disorienting situation where it is hard to distinguish between reality and illusion.
Example
- The investigation turned into a hall of mirrors, with each clue leading to more confusion.
C1Video Games
(technical)A glitch where missing textures cause previously rendered frames to trail, creating a disorienting visual effect.
Example
- The game developer had to fix the hall of mirrors effect that appeared in the latest update.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hall of mirrors":
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