tuft
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tuft, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base.
Synonyms
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How to use tuft
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French touffe ("tuft"), related to Old English þūf, going back to a Germanic root also connected to Latin tūber ("lump, swelling").
Full origin of tuft →Frequently asked questions
What does “tuft” mean?
The word “tuft” means a small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base. In plain terms, a small clump of hair, grass, or similar strands sticking up together.
How do you pronounce “tuft”?
“Tuft” is pronounced tuhft (/tʌft/ in IPA).
How do you use “tuft” in a sentence?
Here is “tuft” used in a sentence: “A tuft of white hair stuck up from the back of his head.”
What part of speech is “tuft”?
Depending on how it is used, “tuft” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tuft” come from?
The word “tuft” comes from Latin. From Old French touffe ("tuft"), related to Old English þūf, going back to a Germanic root also connected to Latin tūber ("lump, swelling").
How many meanings does “tuft” have?
“Tuft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base.