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Topic: Art

tambour

IPA: //tæmˈbʊr//

KK: /tæmˈbʊr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create designs or patterns by stitching on a frame, often used in embroidery.

Example: She loves to tambour on her embroidery frame during the weekends.

noun

Definition: A type of drum or a frame used for embroidery, often made of wood and canvas.

Example: She played the tambour during the parade, adding rhythm to the music.

transitive verb

Definition: To create embroidery using a special frame made of two circular hoops.

Example: She decided to tambour the fabric to add beautiful designs.

tanka

IPA: /ˈtæŋ.kə/

KK: /tæŋkə/

noun

Definition: A type of Japanese poem that has five lines with a specific syllable pattern: the first and third lines have five syllables, while the second, fourth, and fifth lines have seven syllables each.

Example: She wrote a beautiful tanka about the changing seasons.

tapestried

IPA: /ˈtæpɪstrid/

KK: /ˈtæpɪstrid/

adjective

Definition: Covered or decorated with fabric that has designs or pictures woven into it.

Example: The walls of the grand hall were tapestried with beautiful scenes from nature.

tapestry

IPA: //ˈtæpəstri//

KK: /ˈtæpəstri/

noun

Definition: A heavy fabric that is woven with colorful designs or pictures, often used as decoration on walls or for covering furniture.

Example: The living room was adorned with a beautiful tapestry depicting a serene landscape.

transitive verb

Definition: A piece of fabric with pictures or designs that is used to decorate walls or furniture.

Example: The artist created a beautiful tapestry that depicted a scene from nature.

tartufe

IPA: /tɑːrˈtjuːf/

KK: /tɑrˈtuf/

noun

Definition: A person who pretends to be morally good or religious but is actually insincere or hypocritical.

Example: In the story, the character was a tartufe, deceiving everyone with his false piety.

tartuffe

IPA: /tɑːrˈtʌf/

KK: /tɑrˈtʊf/

noun

Definition: A person who pretends to be morally or religiously good but is actually insincere or hypocritical.

Example: In the play, Tartuffe deceives the family with his false piety.

tassel

IPA: /ˈtæsəl/

KK: /ˈtæsəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a flower cluster that resembles a tassel, particularly in plants like corn.

Example: The corn plants began to tassel as summer approached.

noun

Definition: A decorative piece made of loose threads or cords that are tied at one end and hang freely, often used to adorn curtains, clothing, or other items.

Example: She added a beautiful tassel to the end of her curtain for a stylish touch.

transitive verb

Definition: To decorate something with hanging threads or ornaments that are tied together at one end.

Example: She decided to tassel the curtains to give them a more elegant look.

tasteful

IPA: /ˈteɪstfəl/

KK: /ˈteɪstfəl/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing good taste in style or appearance.

Example: The restaurant's decor is very tasteful, with elegant furniture and soft lighting.

tastefulness

IPA: /ˈteɪstfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈteɪstfəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being pleasing and appropriate in style or design.

Example: The tastefulness of the restaurant's decor made it a popular choice for special occasions.

tatting

IPA: /ˈtætɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtætɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of handmade lace created by knotting and looping a single thread using a small shuttle.

Example: She spent the afternoon tatting a beautiful lace doily for the table.

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