Tufts Meaning in English
word · lemma: tuft
ˈtəfts
TUHFTS
tˈʌfts
TUFTS
Definition
A tuft is a small bunch or group of something, such as hair, grass, or threads, that grow or are held together closely.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for hair, grass, feathers, or fur. Usually refers to something sticking out or clearly grouped. More natural for small, messy clusters than tidy bundles. 'Tufts of hair' or 'tufts of grass' are frequent collocations.
Spanish: mechones - penachosPortuguese (BR): tufo - mecha - penachoPortuguese (PT): tufo - mecha - penachoChinese (Simplified): 一簇 - 一撮 - 一绺Chinese (Traditional): 一簇 - 一撮 - 一綹Hindi: गुच्छेArabic: خصلات - زُغَبBengali: গুচ্ছ - ছোটো ঝুঁটিRussian: пучкиJapanese: 房Vietnamese: búi - nhúmKorean: 다발 - 뭉치Turkish: küme - tutamUrdu: گچھےIndonesian: túm - chùm
Example Sentences
The cat has tufts of white fur on its ears.
basic
She pulled out several tufts of grass.
basic
A few tufts of thread hung from his shirt.
basic
He has little tufts of hair sticking up after his nap.
natural
Spring winds left tufts of dandelion seeds all over the yard.
natural
The chick had cute yellow tufts on its head.
natural