What does tammy mean?
Tammy means A kind of woolen, or woolen and cotton, cloth, often highly glazed, used for curtains, sieves, strainers, etc..
Tammy
/ˈtami/ · noun
Meaning
A kind of woolen, or woolen and cotton, cloth, often highly glazed, used for curtains, sieves, strainers, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- A kind of woolen, or woolen and cotton, cloth, often highly glazed, used for curtains, sieves, strainers, etc.
- (now rare) Alternative form of tamis (“culinary strainer”).
- (cooking, transitive) To strain through a tammy.
- A tam o’shanter hat.
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for tammy
Antonyms for tammy
Related Words
Word Forms
- tammies
- tamin
- tamine
- taminy
- tammying
- tammied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tammy?
Common synonyms include tam.
What is the opposite of tammy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tammy in a sentence?
Use tammy where its definition matches the intended context.
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