Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tuft
noun
/tʌft/
Definition
A tuft is a cluster of strands or a bunch of fibers, often found in plants or on animals.
Examples
- The rabbit had a tuft of fur on its head.
- The garden was filled with tufts of grass swaying in the breeze.
- He pulled a tuft of hair from his brush.
Meaning
A tuft typically refers to a small group of fibers or hairs that are closely gathered together and attached at a base.
Synonyms
- clump
- collection
- cluster
- bunch
