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tile

 
 
pronunciation:
taIl
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a flat or shaped piece of baked and usu. glazed clay, or similar material, used as roofing, for walls, and as floor covering, or for various other purposes.
 
definition 2: tiles collectively, or an expanse covered by tiles; tiling.
 
definition 3: a short pipe of concrete or baked clay used for drainage.
definition 4: a hollow block of concrete or baked clay used to build or fireproof structures.
definition 5: any of various small flat playing pieces used in certain games.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: tiles, tiling, tiled
definition: to provide with tiles; cover or decorate with tiles.
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