Tuft: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when describing a small, soft, and fluffy group of fibers, hair, or similar material that is joined at the base.

• She gently brushed the tuft of fur on her kitten's ear.
• The grassland was dotted with tufts of wildflowers.

Best used for describing a close group of similar objects, often growing or situated closely together, like fruits, stars, or people.

• A cluster of grapes hung from the vine.
• The stars formed a beautiful cluster in the night sky.

Refers to a part that is tied or tangled, particularly with ropes or strings, or it can describe a tight group of people or things.

• He struggled to untie the knot in the rope.
• A small knot of fans waited outside the concert hall.

Appropriate when talking about a collection of items that are tied or grouped together for easy carrying or management.

• He carried a bundle of firewood into the cabin.
• She received a bundle of letters in the mail.

Describes small, dense clusters of soft material, such as hair, feathers, or grass. It often implies a natural, delicate formation.

• A tuft of grass grew between the rocks.
• The kitten had a little tuft of fur on its head.

Used for dense groups of things, often plants or trees. It can also describe a heavy, dull sound when something drops or hits the ground.

• There was a clump of trees in the middle of the field.
• He heard a clump as the book fell to the floor.

Describes a small area that is different from the surrounding area. Often used for parts of land with different vegetation, or areas of fabric sewn together.

• The farm had a colorful patch of flowers near the entrance.
• She sewed a patch onto her jeans to cover the hole.

Refers to a collection of similar items grouped together, typically used for vegetables, flowers, or objects that are tied or held together.

• I bought a bunch of bananas from the market.
• She received a bunch of flowers for her birthday.

Use 'tuft' when referring to a small bunch or cluster of something, like hair, feathers, or grass, that is held or growing together at the base.

• She admired the tuft of grass growing between the stones
• The cat has a little tuft of fur at the end of its tail

Use 'stitch' to denote a single movement of a needle and thread, or to describe the act of sewing, especially when referring to individual instances or specific methods (like a type of seam).

• I made a mistake and had to remove a few stitches
• The doctor had to stitch up the wound after the accident

Use 'sew' when talking about joining pieces of fabric or making clothes using a needle and thread. It generally relates to creating or repairing cloth items.

• She learned to sew from her grandmother
• He spent the afternoon sewing patches onto his old jeans

Use 'fasten' when you need to indicate the action of securing or attaching something in place, generally through a mechanical means like buttons, zippers, or latches.

• Remember to fasten your seatbelt before the car starts moving
• She fastened the necklace around her neck before leaving the house