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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.

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