Synonyms for

Tuft

Verb / tʌft / Another word for tuft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tuft is a small bunch or collection of something, like hair or grass.

Synonyms & similar words

tussock clump bunch cluster bundle wisp strand tuffet plume crest lock shock patch sprig twig sprout shoot stalk frond leaf blade

Example sentences

  1. He had a tuft of hair sticking up on top of his head.
  2. The cat pounced on a tuft of grass.
  3. The pillow had a tuft of feathers coming out.
  4. She tied a tuft of ribbon around the gift box.
  5. A tuft of clouds floated in the sky.

Quotes

  • The tuft of hair on his head made him stand out in the crowd.
  • Nature's beauty lies in every tuft of grass and every leaf of a tree.
  • Strength is not in numbers, but in the unity of a tiny tuft of hair.

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