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tile

[/taɪl/]
noun/verbpl: tiles
azulejo
1. A thin rectangular slab of material (ceramic, stone, or glass) used for covering walls, floors, or roofs
The bathroom floor is covered with white ceramic tiles.
O piso do banheiro é coberto com azulejos de cerâmica branca.
2. To cover a surface with tiles
We need to tile the kitchen backsplash.
Precisamos azulejar o painel traseiro da cozinha.
3. A small rectangular piece in games like Scrabble or Mahjong
She drew a tile from the bag in the Scrabble game.
Ela sacou uma peça do saco no jogo de Scrabble.
Synonyms
slabtesserapaver

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
azulejo
Most common term for decorative tiles
Brazil
telha
Specifically for roof tiles
Portugal
azulejo
Standard term throughout Portugal
Portugal
telha
Used for roof tiles

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the tiles - spending time socializing or partying
tile the floor - complete a comprehensive coverage
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