parquetry
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kɪ noun
mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.
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| Compare marquetry a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture | |
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Parquetry
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Parquetry is a perceptual training activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive, sensory, or fine motor disabilities.
It had upscale floor tiles--a type of parquetry imparting a sense of quality.
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