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tiling

/ˈtaɪlɪŋ/

Meanings
  • noun

    The arrangement of tiles, typically square or rectangular pieces of hard material, to cover a floor, wall, or other surface.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tiling
biling , pingling , tingling
Variants
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tiling , tilings , tile , tiled , tiler , tilers , tiles
Etymology
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From Old French 'til', a tile, and the suffix 'ing' denoting a process or state.


Trivia
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  1. The world's largest mosaic is located in Gaza, Palestine, and covers an area of over 6,000 square meters.

  2. The ancient Romans were known for their intricate and beautiful mosaic floors, which often depicted scenes from mythology and everyday life.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mosaic: A decorative art that involves the arrangement of small pieces of glass, stone, or other materials to form patterns or pictures.

  2. Ceramic: A type of material made from clay and fired at high temperatures, used for making various items including tiles.


Culture
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Tiling has been used for various purposes throughout history, including decorative arts, architectural design, and functional applications such as sanitation and insulation.

How to Memorize "tiling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a room being tiled, with each tile being carefully placed and arranged to cover the surface evenly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tiling' with the idea of covering a surface with small, uniform pieces.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tiles In Laying' to help remember the word 'tiling'.


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