tile

B1
Pronunciation
/taɪl/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile etc.

2 Definition

A rectangular graphic.

Example Sentences
  • Each tile within Google Maps consists of 256 × 256 pixels.
3 Definition

Any of various flat cuboid playing pieces used in certain games, such as dominoes, Scrabble, or mahjong.

4 Definition

A stiff hat.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover with tiles.

Example Sentences
  • The handyman tiled the kitchen.
2 Definition

To arrange in a regular pattern, with adjoining edges (applied to tile-like objects, graphics, windows in a computer interface).

3 Definition

To optimize (a loop in program code) by means of the tiling technique.

4 Definition

To protect from the intrusion of the uninitiated.

Example Sentences
  • tile the door