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tiles

/ˈtaɪlz/

Meanings
noun
A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile etc.

Examples :

"The bathroom floor was covered in blue tiles. "
material architecture building

Related Words

Illustration rectangular

rectangular adjective

/rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr/ /rɛkˈtæŋɡələr/

Having a shape like a rectangle.

"The teacher used a rectangular whiteboard to draw a diagram. "

Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

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

Illustration bathroom

bathroom noun

/ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/

A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

"After soccer practice, the boys went to the bathroom to shower. "

Illustration regularly

regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

Illustration intrusion

intrusion noun

/ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/

The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.

"He viewed sales calls as an unwelcome intrusion."

Illustration efficiency

efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration consists

consists verb

/kənˈsɪsts/

To be.

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

Illustration interface

interface noun

/ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/

The point of interconnection or contact between entities.

"Public relations firms often serve as the interface between a company and the press."

Illustration decorate

decorate verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration uninitiated

uninitiated adjective

/ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/

Not having been initiated.

"The uninitiated students found the advanced math class confusing. "

Illustration adjoining

adjoining verb

/ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/

To be in contact or connection with.

"The living room and dining room adjoin each other."