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rouleaux

/ruːˈloʊ/
noun

A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.

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Visual illustration for the word "technique" - The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.
/tɛkˈniːk/

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Visual illustration for the word "something" - An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Visual illustration for the word "fortification" - The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Visual illustration for the word "approached" - To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

Visual illustration for the word "microscope" - An optical instrument used for observing small objects.
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Visual illustration for the word "decorative" - A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.
/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Visual illustration for the word "resembling" - To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.
/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

"The twins resemble each other."

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.
carefullyadverb
/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "characteristic" - A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Visual illustration for the word "aggregated" - To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.
/ˈæɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈæɡrəɡeɪtɪd/

"The aggregated soil."

Visual illustration for the word "fastening" - To attach or connect in a secure manner.
/ˈfæsnɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːsnɪŋ/

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"