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