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tassels

/ˈtæsəlz/

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Glands

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. "

Les rideaux avaient de magnifiques glands en bas, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à la pièce.

material appearance style

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La panicule d'une plante de maïs mâle

The panicle on a male plant of maize, which consists of loose threads with anthers on them.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the cornfield, noting the tassels at the top of each corn plant, hoping they would release enough pollen to fertilize the developing ears. "

L'agriculteur a inspecté le champ de maïs, notant les panicules au sommet de chaque plant de maïs, espérant qu'elles libéreraient suffisamment de pollen pour fertiliser les épis en développement.

plant part biology agriculture

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Glands

The loose hairs at the end of a braid.

Examples :

"Her long braid swung as she walked, the tassels bouncing against her back. "

Sa longue tresse se balançait en marchant, les glands rebondissant contre son dos.

appearance style wear

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Signet, signet de livre

A narrow silk ribbon, or similar, sewed to a book to be put between the pages.

Examples :

"Maria used the tassels in her cookbook to mark her favorite recipes. "

Maria a utilisé les signets dans son livre de cuisine pour marquer ses recettes préférées.

stationery literature

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Panneau

A piece of board that is laid upon a wall as a sort of plate, to give a level surface to the ends of floor timbers.

Examples :

"The construction crew installed tassels along the top of the brick wall to ensure the wooden floor joists had a level base. "

L'équipe de construction a installé des panneaux le long du haut du mur de briques pour s'assurer que les solives en bois avaient une base plane.

architecture building part material

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Gland

A kind of bur used in dressing cloth; a teasel.

Examples :

"The weaver used tassels to raise the nap on the new woolen blanket, making it soft and fluffy. "

Le tisserand a utilisé des glands pour relever le poil de la nouvelle couverture de laine, la rendant douce et moelleuse.

agriculture material plant

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Houppes

A thin plate of gold on the back of a bishop's gloves.

Examples :

"Because the light glinted off the gold tassels on the bishop's gloves, several altar boys were temporarily blinded by the flash. "

Parce que la lumière brillait sur les houppes dorées des gants de l'évêque, plusieurs enfants de chœur ont été temporairement aveuglés par l'éclair.

religion wear item