» tissue
Words people most associate with “tissue”:
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Noun (2 meanings)
1. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function.
tissue is a type of:
- body part (noun) - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
types of tissue:
- animal tissue (noun) - the tissue in the bodies of animals
- isthmus, band (noun) - a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
things made from tissue:
2. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper.
tissue is a type of:
- paper (noun) - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
types of tissue:
- Kleenex (noun) - a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
- cigarette paper, rolling paper (noun) - a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette
- facial tissue (noun) - tissue paper suitable for use on the face
- toilet tissue, toilet paper, bathroom tissue (noun) - a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets
Verb (1 meaning)
1. create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton.
Example:
- “tissue textiles”
to tissue is a way to:
- to create from raw material, create from raw stuff (verb) - make from scratch
ways to tissue:
- to braid, lace, plait (verb) - make by braiding or interlacing
- to brocade (verb) - weave a design into (textiles)
- to lace (verb) - do lacework
- to loom (verb) - weave on a loom
- to twill (verb) - weave diagonal lines into (textiles)
to tissue is derivationally related to:
- weave (noun) - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
- weaver (noun) - a craftsman who weaves cloth
- weaving (noun) - creating fabric
Domain of synset - TOPIC:
- handicraft (noun) - a craft that requires skillful hands