tuft
//tʌft//
Noun
tuftSingular
tuftsPlural
1
A bunch or cluster of threads, grass, hair, feathers, or other flexible materials held or growing together at the base.
A tuft of grass was growing between the cracks in the pavement.
2
A small clump or group of plants growing closely together.
A tuft of grass was growing between the cracks in the pavement.
Verb
tuftInfinitive
tuftsPresent tense
tuftedPast tense
tuftedPast participle
tuftingPresent participle
tuftsThird-person singular
1
To provide or decorate with a tuft or tufts.
She tufted the cushion with colorful yarn.
2
To secure padding in a mattress or cushion by passing thread through at regular intervals.
The craftsman carefully tufted the mattress to keep the padding in place.