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tassels

/ˈtæsəlz/

Meanings
noun
A ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the ball is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end (often used as decoration along the bottom of garments, curtains or other hangings).

Examples :

"The curtains had beautiful tassels along the bottom, adding a touch of elegance to the room. "
material appearance style

Related Words

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entangled verb

/ɪnˈtæŋɡəld/ /ɛnˈtæŋɡəld/

To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."

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installed verb

/ɪnˈstɔːld/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

"My dad installed a new security system in our house yesterday. "

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developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

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decoration noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The teacher used colorful posters as a decoration for the classroom. "

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dangling verb

/ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ(ɡ)/

To hang loosely with the ability to swing.

"His feet would dangle in the water."

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protrudes verb

/proʊˈtruːdz/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail protrudes from the wooden fence, so be careful not to scratch yourself. "

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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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fertilize verb

/ˈfɜː(ɹ)tɪlaɪz/

To make (the soil) more fertile by adding nutrients to it.

"The gardener fertilized the flowerbeds to help the roses grow bigger and stronger. "

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

Other than supposed; different.

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

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cornfield noun

/ˈkɔːnfiːld/ /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/

A field of corn, wheat or other cereal crop

"The farmer planted seeds in the cornfield last spring. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"