tile
/taɪl/noun
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.
Example sentence
- “Each tile within Google Maps consists of 256 × 256 pixels.”
Related words
linoleumAn inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.wallpaperDecorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.floorboardAny of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor.plasterA paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.rugA partial covering for a floor.brickworkA structure, or portion of a structure, that is made out of bricks.