Tuft: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuft

 

[ tสŒft ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

bundle, cluster, knot

Examples of usage

  • The armchair was covered in green velvet with tufts of yellow silk.
  • The sofa cushions were adorned with golden tufts.
Context #2 | Noun

on plants

A tuft is a small bunch of long, thin, untidy pieces of something, especially grass or hair.

Synonyms

bunch, clump, patch

Examples of usage

  • The grassy field was dotted with tufts of wildflowers.
  • The lion's mane had dark tufts of fur.
Context #3 | Verb

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

fasten, sew, stitch

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tufo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคšเฅเค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bรผschel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั‡ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ™pka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท touffe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mechรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trs

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trsรญฤko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ toppur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mechรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,709, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.