tuft

US /tʌft/
UK /tʌft/
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tufo, mecha, penacho

a collection of threads, hairs, or grass, etc., held or growing together at the base

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A small tuft of grass grew between the cracks in the pavement.
Um pequeno tufo de grama crescia entre as rachaduras na calçada.
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The cat had a fluffy tuft of fur on its tail.
O gato tinha um tufo fofo de pelo na cauda.
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formar tufos, emaranhar

to form into a tuft or tufts

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The wind began to tuft the long grass.
O vento começou a formar tufos na grama alta.
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She carefully tufted the yarn to create a textured rug.
Ela cuidadosamente formou tufos no fio para criar um tapete texturizado.
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