tuft

• Sustantivo que designa un conjunto de hebras o elementos flexibles y suaves, como pelos, plumas o hierba, que crecen o se mantienen unidos desde una base común.

A noun referring to a bunch or cluster of soft, flexible items such as hair, feathers, or grass that grow or are held closely together.

1. Bunch of hair, feathers, or grassB1formal

   A small cluster or bunch of something soft, such as hair, feathers, or grass, growing closely together.

   Mechón o penacho

   • The bird had a bright red tuft on its head.
   • A tuft of grass grew between the cracks in the pavement.
   • He noticed a tuft of hair sticking up on the back of her head.

   Sinónimosbunchclumpclusterknotlockplumetussockwisp

2. Decorative bunch of feathers or hairB2formal

   A small, gathered bunch of feathers or hair used as decoration, often on clothing or hats.

   Mechón decorativo

   • The hat was adorned with a small tuft of feathers.
   • The costume had a tuft of fur at the collar.
   • She wore a hairpiece with a tuft of silk flowers.

   Sinónimosaigrettecrestpanacheplume