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   Tuff

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   noun

   • 1. a light, porous rock formed by consolidation of volcanic ash.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French from Italian tufo, from late Latin tofus, Latin tophus (see tophus).

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   What does tuff mean?

   • tuff ( countable and uncountable, plural tuffs) ( petrology) A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel . This is what makes an ignimbrite; the general term for this kind of volcaniclastic rock is ‘ tuff ’. tuff ( comparative tuffer, superlative tuffest)

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   What does TUF mean?

   • n. a fragmental rock consisting of the smaller kinds of volcanic detritus, as ash or cinder, usu. more or less stratified. [1560–70; < Middle French tuf (e) < Italian tufo. See tufa] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What slang is similar to Tuff?

   • Fam, bro, brah, brother, buddy, and mate are similar to “tuff” because they are all terms of endearment used to refer to close friends. These slangs are all used to express a sense of camaraderie and closeness, just like “tuff” is used to describe someone who is resilient and determined.

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   Where does tuff come from?

   • From French tuffe, tuf, from Italian tufo, from Latin tōfus. Where lava has been piled up in successive nearly horizontal sheets, with occasional layers of tuff or other softer rock between them, it offers conditions peculiarly favourable for the formation of escarpments, as in the wide basalt plateaus of the Inner Hebrides.

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   tuff·a·ceous [tuh-fey-sh uh s], /tʌˈfeɪ ʃəs/, adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use tuff in a sentence

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   Jun 2, 2024 · 1) Only used, optionally, to refer to things whose natural gender is masculine. 2) The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative. 3) Dated or archaic.

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   Sep 19, 2023 · The term tuff originated from the word “tough” and is used to describe someone who is resilient, strong, or determined. It is often used in a playful or lighthearted manner to praise someone’s ability to handle difficult situations or overcome challenges.

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   What does the noun tuff mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun tuff. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   6 days ago · Definitions of tuff. noun. hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash. synonyms: tufa. see more.

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   Define tuff. tuff synonyms, tuff pronunciation, tuff translation, English dictionary definition of tuff. n. A rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel. tuff·a′ceous adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

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   tuff in American English. (tʌf) noun. Geology. a fragmental rock consisting of the smaller kinds of volcanic detritus, as ash or cinder, usually more or less stratified. Also called: volcanic tuff. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.