tapestry
tap·es·try (tap′əs trē)
noun pl. tapestries -·tries
Etymology: LME tapsterie, earlier tapicerie < MFr tapisserie < OFr tapis, a carpet < MGr tapētion < Gr, dim. of tapēs (gen. tapētos), a carpet, prob. < Iran, as in Pers tāftan, to twist, spin < IE *temp- < base *ten-, to stretch > thin
transitive verb tapestried -·tried, tapestrying -·try·ing
Preposition: of
- color: This area is being given new life - the emphasis is still on creating a tapestry of color in the cottage garden style.
- sound: A rich tapestry of sounds - with some blinding guitar work - supports the strong vocals... this is a really great composition.
- story: I remember your darkly woven poetry; your saturated tapestry of overlapping stories.
Converse of object
- weave: Man weaves a mythical tapestry of nature's moods.
- embroider: Instead, invest in large cushions in embroidered, tapestry or faux fur and suede for ultimate luxury.
- commission: The sofas in the drawing room are covered in a specially commissioned tapestry.
- create: This area is being given new life - the emphasis is still on creating a tapestry of color in the cottage garden style.
Adjective modifier
- Gobelin: A view of the Gobelin Tapestry of ' Joseph and His Brothers ' , which hangs on the west wall.
- rich: The rich tapestry on offer is here clearly revealed.
- intricate: Some were aggressive, some peaceful, but all helped to weave an intricate tapestry of peoples, culture and traditions.
- colorful: The rood screen is also 14th century and a colorful tapestry hangs on the west wall.
Modifies a noun
- hanging: We sat waiting for the bride in a room painted in a cool shade of blue with tapestry wall hangings on each wall.
- weaver: The cartoons were sent to the Brussels workshop of tapestry weaver Pieter van Aelst in early 1517.
- cartoon: The room is dominated by two tapestry cartoons by Penni, a student of Raphael.
- canvas: Commonly known as Tapestry, embroidery on tapestry canvas is also known as Canvas Work or, in the USA, as Needlepoint.
- kit: Retreat Tapestry Limited edition tapestry kits from the highlands of Scotland.
- portrait: N 6 is the tapestry number in the series of 9, including the tapestry portrait of Queen Victoria.
How few the days are that hold the mind in place; like a tapestry hanging on four or five hooks. Especially the day you stop becoming; the day you merelyare. I suppose it's when the principles dissolve, and instead of the general gray of what ought to be you begin to see what is The word 'Now' is like a bomb through the window, and it ticks.
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