How Do You Spell TUFT?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌft] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "tuft" can be explained with the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound in "tuft" is the voiceless alveolar stop represented by the symbol /t/. The second sound is the vowel sound /ʌ/, which is similar to the "uh" sound as in "but". Finally, the word ends with the voiceless alveolar fricative /f/. Together, these sounds create the word "tuft", which refers to a small bunch of feathers, hair, or grass.

TUFT Meaning and Definition

  1. A tuft, noun, refers to a small bunch, cluster, or clump of something, typically hair, grass, fur or feathers, that is densely packed or grouped together. It can also describe a small area of grass or plant growth that is thicker or bushier than the surrounding area.

    In the context of hair, a tuft generally denotes a small mass or patch of hair that stands out from the rest, forming a distinct cluster or bunch. For instance, it can describe a tuft of hair on the crown or at the back of the head that is combed or styled separately from the rest of the hair. Likewise, a tuft of feathers can refer to a group of feathers that grow close together on an animal, forming a distinctive feature, such as the crest on a bird.

    When used to describe vegetation, specifically grass or plants, a tuft is often used to express a standing cluster of grass blades or leaves that are tightly grouped together, creating a thicker or denser patch compared to the surrounding area. This definition is commonly applied to describe grass tufts that sprout in lawns or meadows, or to explain the clustered growth of plant leaves or shoots.

    Overall, the term "tuft" signifies the presence of a compact, distinct, and dense cluster or clump of various materials, such as hair, feathers, or plants.

  2. Glomerulus, rete, cluster.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • A collection of small things forming a knot or bunch, as of threads or feathers; a cluster; a head of flowers; a little bundle of leaves or hairs, and the like.
    • To adorn with a tuft or with tufts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TUFT

Etymology of TUFT

The word tuft originated from the Old French noun tofe, which referred to a clump of something, such as hair or feathers. It is believed to have been derived from the Late Latin word tufa, meaning a bunch of feathers. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, eventually leading to its present form, tuft.

Similar spelling words for TUFT

Plural form of TUFT is TUFTS

Conjugate verb Tuft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tufted
you would have tufted
he/she/it would have tufted
we would have tufted
they would have tufted
I would have tuft
you would have tuft
he/she/it would have tuft
we would have tuft
they would have tuft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tufting
you would have been tufting
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we would have been tufting
they would have been tufting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tuft
you would tuft
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tufting
you would be tufting
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FUTURE

I will tuft
you will tuft
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we will tuft
they will tuft

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tufting
you will be tufting
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tufted
you will have tufted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tufting
you will have been tufting
he/she/it will have been tufting
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IMPERATIVE

you tuft
we let´s tuft

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tuft

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tufting
you were tufting
he/she/it was tufting
we were tufting
they were tufting

PAST PARTICIPLE

tufted

PAST PERFECT

I had tufted
you had tufted
he/she/it had tufted
we had tufted
they had tufted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tufting
you had been tufting
he/she/it had been tufting
we had been tufting
they had been tufting

PRESENT

I tuft
you tuft
he/she/it tufts
we tuft
they tuft

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tufting
you are tufting
he/she/it is tufting
we are tufting
they are tufting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tufting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tufted
you have tufted
he/she/it has tufted
we have tufted
they have tufted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tufting
you have been tufting
he/she/it has been tufting
we have been tufting
they have been tufting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tuft

SIMPLE PAST

I tufted
you tufted
he/she/it tufted
we tufted
they tufted

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