nounπShareA kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering."My grandmother's antique dress was made of a beautiful tabby, which gave it a shimmering, slightly wavy texture. "materialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock."The mason used a tabby mixture for the patio's foundation. "materialarchitecturecompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brindled cat."The little girl pointed at the cat and said, "That tabby has beautiful stripes and swirls in its fur." "animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old maid or gossip."Aunt Mildred was a known tabby, always spreading rumors about who was dating who at school. "personcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile)."The fabric artist will tabby the silk scarf with a special solution and heated rollers to create its distinctive, shimmering pattern. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a wavy or watered appearance"a tabby waistcoat"appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBrindled; diversified in color"a tabby cat."appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
