nounπShareAn image made in the skin with ink and a needle."Many sailors have tattoos of anchors and ships on their arms. "appearanceartstylebodycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).""Many people get tattoos to express their personality through permanent artwork on their skin." "bodyartcultureappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a tattoo to (someone or something)."The artist will tattoos my arm with a dragon design tomorrow. "appearancecultureartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit the ball hard, as if to figuratively leave a tattoo on the ball."Jones tattoos one into the gap in left; that will clear the bases."sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA signal played five minutes before taps (lights out)."The bugler blew the tattoos, signaling that everyone had five minutes to get ready for bed. "signalmilitarytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA signal by drum or bugle ordering soldiers to return to their quarters."The weary soldiers, after a long day of training exercises, listened for the tattoos to signal their return to the barracks. "militarysignalsoundcommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA military display or pageant."The school's history club organized a series of tattoos depicting famous battles from the past. "militaryentertainmenttraditionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tap rhythmically on, to drum."The restless student tattoos the table with his pen during the long lecture. "musicsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breed of pony from India; a pony of that breed."My neighbor keeps several tattoos in his stables, using them for gentle rides with his grandchildren. "animalraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading