tile
noun
a thin slab or bent piece of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or revetment.
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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After seeking inspiration there, children will tile away on their own, but on slightly easier projects: picture frames.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2014