noun
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tiles collectively
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something made of or surfaced with tiles
Etymology
Origin of tiling
First recorded in 1400–50, tiling is from the late Middle English word tylynge. See tile, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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A new study by mathematicians at Freie Universität Berlin shows that planar tiling, also known as tessellation, is far more than a decorative technique.
From Science Daily
A student visa for Belarus, available in three weeks for 2.75 million CFA, sought-after tiling jobs in Dubai, and a three-month employment contract in Latvia are just some of the options on the list.
From Barron's
It features a vintage kitchen with pink-and-white tiling, drab olive walls and industrial brown flooring.
From Los Angeles Times
Architecturally, it’s very similar to the bathroom in the photo, I just changed all of the tiling and other things about it.
From Los Angeles Times
The listed status of the building meant the white tiling had to be kept, which she said she would have done anyway.
From BBC
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