tile

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Definitions

n.

A flat, shaped piece of baked clay, stone, or other material used to cover floors, walls, or roofs.

瓷砖,瓦片,地砖

v.

To cover a surface with tiles; to arrange items in a repeating pattern.

铺瓷砖,铺瓦;平铺排列

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tileother
=tile

Common Collocations

  • 1.floor tile地砖
  • 2.roof tile屋顶瓦片
  • 3.ceramic tile陶瓷砖
  • 4.lay a tile铺瓷砖

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A single cracked tile on the bathroom floor can let in moisture.

  • 2.

    The craftsman carefully set each tile in place with precision.

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