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tartans

/ˈtɑːrtənz/

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noun

A kind of woven woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern of coloured stripes intersecting at right angles, associated with Scottish Highlanders, different clans having their own distinctive patterns.

Examples :

"At the Scottish festival, many people wore colorful tartans representing their family clans. "

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noun

The pattern associated with such material.

Examples :

"The students wore colorful tartans to celebrate Scottish Heritage Day. "

culture material style wear

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noun

An individual or a group wearing tartan; a Highlander or Scotsman in general.

Examples :

"At the Highland Games, the field was filled with tartans, enjoying the bagpipe music and traditional dances. "

culture wear person nation group

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noun

Trade name of a synthetic resin, used for surfacing tracks etc.

Examples :

"The new running track at the high school was surfaced with tartans, providing a cushioned and durable surface for athletes. "

material substance

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verb

To clothe in tartan.

Examples :

"The Scottish dancers tartaned themselves before the Highland games began. "

culture wear style material

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noun

A type of one-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean.

Examples :

"The small fishing village still relied on tartans to bring in the daily catch from across the bay. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

A kind of long covered carriage.

Examples :

"During the 18th century, wealthy families often traveled long distances in comfortable tartans, enjoying the privacy and protection they offered from the weather. "