Collage — meaning in English

English meaning

• collage noun A picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface.
• mosaic noun A picture or pattern made by fitting together small pieces of colored tile, glass or stone.

Senses

Collage is used for these senses in English:

• mosaic A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.

collage — full definition

1. noun A picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface.
2. verb To combine different elements into a single composite piece.

mosaic — full definition

1. noun A picture or pattern made by fitting together small pieces of colored tile, glass or stone.
2. noun A varied combination of different elements forming a whole.
3. verb To decorate or arrange something in the style of a mosaic.

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