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Definition of tiling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
surfacecovering made of tiles
- The kitchen floor has a beautiful tiling.
2.
processact of applying tiles to a surface
- Tiling the bathroom took all weekend.
3.
mathematicsTECH. pattern covering a plane without gapsTECH.
- The artist created a tiling with hexagons.
4.
technologyTECH. method for optimizing loops in computingTECH.
- Tiling improved the program's performance significantly.
Adjective
1.
constructionrelated to covering surfaces with tiles
- The tiling design was intricate and beautiful.
2.
technologyTECH. involving optimization by dividing into smaller partsTECH.
- The tiling algorithm improved the program's efficiency.
Images of tiling
covering made of tiles 
pattern covering a plane without gaps
Origin of tiling
Old English, tigele (tile) + -ing (action)
Terms with tiling included in their meaning
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Examples of tiling in a sentence
They chose a mosaic tiling for the patio. The tiling of the kitchen was flawless. He admired the tiling on the new patio. The mathematician explored different tiling patterns for the project. Tiling with triangles can create fascinating designs. The compiler's tiling technique reduced execution time.
Tiling can enhance cache performance in algorithms. The tiling work in the kitchen was completed yesterday. She admired the tiling pattern in the bathroom. Tiling techniques can enhance computational speed. The software uses tiling methods for better performance.
View all translations of tiling
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- French:carrelage, carrelé, ...
- German:Fliesenbelag, Fliesen-, ...
- Italian:piastrellatura, piastrellato, ...
- Spanish:alicatado, de azulejos, ...
- Portuguese:revestimento, de azulejos, ...
- Chinese:瓷砖铺面, 铺瓷砖的, ...
- Japanese:タイル張り, タイル化の, ...
- Arabic:تَبْلِيط, خَزَفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:רִצּוּף, רִיצוּפִי, ...
- Russian:плитка, плиточный, ...
- Ukrainian:плиткове покриття, плитковий, ...
- Hindi:टाइलों की परत, टाइलयुक्त, ...
Definition of tile - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gamesquare or rectangular piece used in games
- She drew a tile from the bag during the Scrabble game..
2.
constructionflat piece for covering surfaces
- The kitchen floor was covered with ceramic tile.
3.
technologyTECH. rectangular graphic elementTECH.
- The app icon appeared as a tile on the screen.
Verb
1.
constructioncover a surface with tiles
- They decided to tile the kitchen floor.
2.
technologyTECH. arrange graphics in a regular patternTECH.
- The software can tile multiple windows on the screen.
3.
programmingTECH. optimize a loop using tiling techniqueTECH.
- The developer tiled the loop for better performance.
4.
FreemasonryTECH. seal a lodge against unauthorized entryTECH.
- The lodge was tiled before the meeting started.
Images of tile
square or rectangular piece used in games 
flat piece for covering surfaces 
rectangular graphic element
Expressions with tile
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piece of hard material used to cover floors
The kitchen was renovated with new ceramic floor tiles.
flat or curved piece used to cover roofs
The roof tile was damaged in the storm.
roof covered with tiles
The house has a beautiful tile roof.
rectangular glossy tile used in kitchens or bathrooms
The kitchen walls were covered with white metro tiles.
rectangular tile with a design inspired by subway stations
We installed white subway tile in the kitchen.
tile made of linoleum for flooring
The kitchen was covered with lino tiles.
flat piece of material used for paving
The garden path was made of paving tiles.
having a floor covered with tiles
The kitchen is tile-floored and easy to clean.
pipe used to remove excess water from soil
The farm installed drain tile to prevent flooding.
unglazed, unpolished tile made from natural clay
The kitchen was floored with deep red quarry tiles..
bent tile covering the roof's ridge
The ridge tile was replaced after the storm.
think or behave in a strange, confused way
People said he had a tile loose after that wild speech.
earthenware drain used in farm fields
The field tile system helped prevent waterlogging in the crops.
Origin of tile
Old English, tigele (roofing shingle)
Examples of tile in a sentence
Each player starts with seven tiles. He chose a blue tile for the bathroom. The roof was missing a single tile. Each tile on the dashboard represents a different feature. The website's homepage displayed a tile for each category. They plan to tile the bathroom walls.
He learned how to tile during the renovation. You can tile the images to create a mosaic effect. The program allows users to tile icons on the desktop. He tiled the algorithm to enhance its efficiency. By tiling the process, they reduced execution time. The members ensured the lodge was tiled securely. He was responsible for tiling the lodge every evening.
View all translations of tile
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- French:tuile, carreler, ...
- German:Spielstein, fliesen, ...
- Italian:tessera, piastrellare, ...
- Spanish:ficha, embaldosar, ...
- Portuguese:peça, azulejar, ...
- Chinese:牌, 铺, ...
- Japanese:タイル, タイルで覆う, ...
- Arabic:قِطْعَة لُعْبَة, بَلَّطَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֲרִיחַ, לְרַצֵּף, ...
- Russian:фишка, выложить, ...
- Ukrainian:ігрова фішка, викласти плиткою, ...
- Hindi:टाइल, टाइल करना, ...
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