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tapestry

tap·es·try

tapestry

 
pronunciation:
tae pihs tri
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: tapestries
definition 1: a piece of heavy fabric on which a design or representation has been woven with colored threads, usu. by hand, used as a wall hanging or for other decorative purposes.
definition 2: something that presents a varied and complex image.
the tapestry of history
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: tapestries, tapestrying, tapestried
definition: to put or use tapestry on.
The walls were tapestried with historic scenes.
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