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tuft

noun

Definition of tuft

as in hill

a rounded natural geographic elevation a cottage set on a tuft of land

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Recent Examples of tuft After a quick sizzle on the grill, the steak gets thinly sliced, drizzled in the reserved sauce, and topped with a tuft of scallions and mint. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 Golden silk spiders have a more reddish yellow abdomen with circular patterns as well as tufts of hair on the legs. — Eva Flowe june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 The beetle has five small white tufts under the wing covers on each side and one more pair projecting from the tip of the abdomen, which distinguishes it from similar beetle species. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 The pale hue of her towering hairdo made the perfect complement to her bold gown—a Kevin Germanier Spring 2026 Couture design, which looked as if it were covered in colorful tufts of tinsel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuft

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Noun

The most momentous of these was reserved for Game 3 of the 2001 World Series, which saw Clemens take the hill with the Yanks down two games to none to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
While there are dozens of species, the chromic king of the hill is Scilla siberica from northern Russia.

— Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

This week's quiz highlights Hollywood health, mountain missions — and a lot more.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Authorities have also warned of potential further collapse around the glacier on Langtang Lirung mountain in Nepal, which cracked and broke off, triggering the August 26 landslide and flooding.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of mountain

Noun

The last hit scored the Rockies’ seventh and eighth runs, which meant free tacos for all in attendance, as well as the end of Rincon’s night on the mound.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
An undersea cable for an electricity project was set to go right through the popular mound of stones, but protesters were not having it.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026