|
|
tap·es·try
 tapestry
|
|
- pronunciation:
- tae
pihs
tri
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
tapestries |
| definition 1: |
a piece of heavy fabric on which a design or representation has been woven with colored threads, usu. by hand, used as a wall hanging or for other decorative purposes.
|
| definition 2: |
something that presents a varied and complex image.
the tapestry of history |
| related words: |
drape, image, material |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tapestries, tapestrying, tapestried |
| definition: |
to put or use tapestry on.
The walls were tapestried with historic scenes. |
|
|