tuft
noun
a bunch or cluster of small, usually soft and flexible parts, as feathers or hairs, attached or fixed closely together at the base and loose at the upper ends.
tufts
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pluralof tuft.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There, I met Dan, an affable middle-aged fellow with gray tufts of hair, who was bustling around with a vacuum.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Within it are structures that resemble tufts of hair or comet-like tails.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Little tufts of green leaves have emerged from the raw cuts where the burned branches once were, proving the tree to be more resilient than its otherwise relatively stark exterior might suggest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
All seven members - Maya, Juria, Hinata, Harvey, Cocona, Chisa and Jurin - are dressed in vibrant neon outfits that erupt with tufts of faux fur and intricate belt buckles.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Papa-Nnukwu scratched at the stubborn white tufts that clung to his bald head.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
