Tuffet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tuffet is a noun meaning A clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
Meaning
A clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
More Meanings
- (furniture) A large cushion which may have an internal frame, used as a low seat or stool.
- An inflatable cushion serving as landing area for precision accuracy parachuting.
Example Sentences
Little Miss Muffet, She sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a little spider, Who sat down beside her, And frighted Miss Muffet away.
Word Forms
- tuffets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tussock, tussuck, scutch, tummock, turf, thussock.
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