What is the meaning of tile?

noun

  • A flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces.
  • A thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing.
  • Game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc..

verb

  • Cover with tiles.
    • usage: "tile the wall and the floor of the bathroom"
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