Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tela
noun
/ˈtɛl.ə/
Definition
A thin, flat piece of fabric or material used for various purposes, such as covering, creating art, or constructing items.
Examples
- The artist stretched a tela over the frame to prepare for painting.
- She used a tela to create a beautiful tapestry.
- The shower curtain is made of a waterproof tela.
Meaning
The term ‘tela’ is frequently used to refer to cloth or fabric, particularly in artistic contexts, where it can denote canvas for painting.
Synonyms
- fabric
- cloth
- canvas
- material
- textile