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Topic: Clothing

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.

tasseled

IPA: /ˈtæsəld/

KK: /ˈtæsəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has tassels, which are decorative fringes or cords hanging from the edge of an object.

Example: The curtains were beautifully tasseled, adding elegance to the room.

tasselled

IPA: /ˈtæsəld/

KK: /ˈtæsəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has decorative fringes or hanging threads, often found on fabrics or garments.

Example: The curtains were beautifully tasselled, adding an elegant touch to the room.

tat

IPA: /tæt/

KK: /tæt/

noun

Definition: A small protein produced by certain viruses, such as HIV, that helps the virus replicate and infect host cells more effectively.

Example: The tat protein plays a crucial role in the replication of the AIDS virus.

transitive verb

Definition: To create lace by knotting threads together in a specific pattern.

Example: She learned to tat beautiful lace for her tablecloths.

tatter

IPA: /ˈtætər/

KK: /ˈtætər/

noun

Definition: A piece of cloth that is torn and hanging, often in a ragged condition.

Example: He wore a coat made of tattered fabric.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something torn or ragged, often by pulling or wearing it down.

Example: The children tattered their clothes while playing outside.

tatterdemalion

IPA: /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪljən/

KK: /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is ragged or torn, often referring to clothing or appearance that is shabby or in poor condition.

Example: The tatterdemalion clothes he wore made him look like a character from a storybook.

noun

Definition: A person who wears old, torn, or ragged clothes, often looking messy or unkempt.

Example: The tatterdemalion wandered the streets, his clothes hanging in shreds.

tattered

IPA: /ˈtætərd/

KK: /ˈtætərd/

adjective

Definition: Worn out or damaged, especially referring to clothing that is torn or in bad condition.

Example: He wore a tattered coat that had seen better days.

tattersall

IPA: //ˈtætərsɔːl//

KK: /ˈtætərsɔl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a pattern that consists of dark lines creating squares on a light background.

Example: He wore a tattersall shirt that looked very stylish.

noun

Definition: A design made of dark lines that create squares on a light background, often used in fabrics.

Example: He wore a shirt with a tattersall pattern to the party.

tattier

IPA: /ˈtæti/

KK: /ˈtæti/

adjective

Definition: More worn out or shabby than something else.

Example: Her clothes looked tattier than mine after the camping trip.

tattiest

IPA: /ˈtæti/

KK: /ˈtæti/

adjective

Definition: The most worn out or shabby in appearance, often referring to clothing or items that are in poor condition.

Example: She wore the tattiest dress to the party, which made her stand out in a bad way.

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