Tuft

usgb/tʌft/
noun

A small bunch of hairs, feathers, grass, etc. that stick together or grow together.

The bird has a small tuft of feathers on its head.
Visual representation of "tuft" - A small bunch of hairs, feathers, grass, etc. that stick together or grow together

Often appears as...

  • tuft of hair
  • tuft of grass
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Visual representation of "tuft"
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Visual Imagery

Tuft' often creates a vivid image in the reader’s mind, picturing a small, coherent cluster.

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A tuft of cotton looked like a tiny cloud on the fabric.
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Natural Descriptions

'Tuft' is used frequently to describe natural phenomena, like plants and animal features.

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A tuft of dandelions swayed in the breeze.
Visual representation of the word "Tuft"

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