Tuft: meaning, definitions and examples
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tuft
[ tสft ]
on furniture
A tuft is a bunch of soft threads, especially threads or pieces of wool that are tied firmly at one end and are used to decorate furniture, for example by making patterns on the surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The armchair was covered in green velvet with tufts of yellow silk.
- The sofa cushions were adorned with golden tufts.
on plants
A tuft is a small bunch of long, thin, untidy pieces of something, especially grass or hair.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The grassy field was dotted with tufts of wildflowers.
- The lion's mane had dark tufts of fur.
in sewing
To tuft something means to stitch through layers of fabric or padding and secure the stitches with buttons or knots to create a raised pattern or design.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tufted the headboard of the bed to give it a luxurious look.
- The upholsterer tufted the armchair for added comfort.
Translations
Translations of the word "tuft" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tufo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Bรผschel
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kฤpka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฟ
๐ซ๐ท touffe
๐ช๐ธ mechรณn
๐น๐ท tutam
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุตู
๐จ๐ฟ trs
๐ธ๐ฐ trsรญฤko
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกop
๐ฎ๐ธ toppur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผyรผn
๐ฒ๐ฝ mechรณn
Word origin
The word 'tuft' originated from the Old French word 'touffe' meaning a 'tuft, clump, or bush'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of tufts has been prevalent in various forms of decoration and nature, symbolizing beauty, elegance, and natural abundance.
See also: tufted.