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tile
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- pronunciation:
- taIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| 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.
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| definition 2: |
tiles collectively, or an expanse covered by tiles; tiling.
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| definition 3: |
a short pipe of concrete or baked clay used for drainage.
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| definition 4: |
a hollow block of concrete or baked clay used to build or fireproof structures.
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| 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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