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tufts

/tʌfts/

Meanings
noun
A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.

Examples :

"The wind blew, scattering tufts of cottonwood fluff across the playground. "
nature plant animal body

Related Words

Illustration universities

universities noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiz/ /junɪˈvɝsətiz/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"Many students apply to universities after finishing high school to pursue higher education. "

Illustration scattering

scattering verb

/ˈskætərɪŋ/ /ˈskæɾərɪŋ/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

Illustration strengthen

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration underneath

underneath noun

/ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/

The lower surface or part of something.

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

Illustration upholstery

upholstery noun

/əˈpɐl.stɹi/

The craft or business of upholstering furniture.

"The furniture store's skilled upholstery team is known for their beautiful work. "

Illustration inherited

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration revealing

revealing verb

/ɹəˈviːlɪŋ/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician was revealing his trick by showing how the disappearing box worked. "

Illustration cottonwood

cottonwood noun

/ˈkɑtənˌwʊd/ /ˈkɑʔənˌwʊd/

A tree from one of number of species of tree in the genus Populus (poplars), typically growing along watercourses, with fluffy catkins.

"The cottonwood trees along the riverbank were beautiful, their fluffy catkins drifting in the breeze. "

Illustration mattresses

mattresses noun

/ˈmætrɪsɪz/ /ˈmætrəsɪz/

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

"The store was selling mattresses at a discounted price for the holiday weekend. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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undergraduates noun

/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuəts/ /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuɪts/

A student at a university who has not yet received a degree.

"The university library is always crowded with undergraduates studying for their exams. "