TUFT

Meanings

• Noun

  A tuft is a small bunch or cluster of fibers, feathers, or other material.

  - "The animal had a tuft of fur on its head."
  - "The dandelion had a tuft of seeds."
  - "The artist used a tuft of cotton to create texture in her painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʌft/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681608"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with TUFT
proof , loof , grief

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Taft (English) : A former U.S. President
   

2. Taut (English) : Tense or stretched
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tuft that leads to same result
tuft , tufted , tuftier , tuftiest , tufts , tufty , tufter , tufters , tufting

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Etymology

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The word 'tuft' comes from the Old English word 'tyfte', meaning 'a tuft or cluster'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tuft' is also used in the world of fashion to describe a small, decorative ball of fabric or other material sewn onto clothing or accessories.

2. In the world of horticulture, a tufted plant is one that forms dense, rounded clumps of foliage.

3. The tufted duck is a type of duck that is named for its distinctive tuft of feathers on its head.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cluster: A tuft is a type of cluster.

2. Bunch: A tuft is a type of bunch.

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Culture

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In literature, tufts have been used to describe various things such as feathers on animals, clusters of flowers, or even tufts of hair. In art, tufts have been used to add texture and depth to paintings and sculptures. In music, the term 'tuft' is sometimes used to refer to a group of musicians or singers.

How to Memorize "tuft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small cluster of feathers or fibers. This is what a tuft looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tuft' with the idea of a cluster or bunch of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tuft' starts with the letter 't' and sounds like 'cluster' or 'bunch'.

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