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tufted

/ˈtʌftɪd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A tuft is a small bunch or cluster of fibers, feathers, or other material, especially one attached to an animal or person.

  • verb

    To tuft is to form into a tuft or cluster.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tufted
muffled , ruffled , stuffed , tuffled
Variants
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tuft , tufted , tuftier , tuftiest , tufts , tufty , tufter , tufters , tufting
Etymology
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Old English tufte, from tufian 'to cluster'.


Trivia
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  1. A tufted duck is a type of waterfowl that can be found in Europe and Asia.

  2. The tufted puffin is a seabird that is found in the North Pacific Ocean.

  3. The tufted titmouse is a small bird that is native to North America.


Related Concepts
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  1. Plume: A long, decorative tuft of feathers, often used as a decoration or ornament.

  2. Mohawk: A hairstyle characterized by a tuft of hair standing upright in the middle of the head.


Culture
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In literature, tufted is often used to describe the appearance of animals or characters, such as a 'tufted owl' or a 'tufted bear'. In art, tufts are commonly used to add texture and depth to paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "tufted"

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    - Imagine a small bunch or cluster of fibers, feathers, or other material. Visualize attaching it to an animal or person.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word tufted with the image of a bunch of feathers or fibers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that tufted is a word used to describe a small bunch or cluster.


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