tassel

[tas-uhl] / ˈtæs əl /

NOUN

crest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ridge

STRONG

aigrette caruncle chine cockscomb comb crown feather mane panache plume tuft

NOUN

fringe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brink edge hem outskirts perimeter periphery skirt verge

STRONG

binding borderline brim edging flounce limit mane march margin outside rickrack ruffle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

center inside interior middle

Example Sentences

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She shifts in her chair, making the tassels on her beaded tan suede moccasins bounce.

From Literature

For the life of me, I can’t figure out the correct way to tie the gown’s tassels.

From Los Angeles Times

I was so scared I was shaking like a corn tassel in a high wind.

From Literature

Gold breastplate, armbands, a gold-hilted sword and scabbard, gold tassels and buckles, and gold embroidery all over.

From Literature

A hamsa with a few dangling tassels swung wildly on the rearview mirror.

From Literature