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tapestry

noun

/ˈtæpəstri/

Meaning

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.

the tapestry of life

fabric, weaving, embroidery, wall-hanging, textile

plain cloth, blank wall

ancient tapestry, beautiful tapestry, tapestry of life

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.

The controlled decomposition of organic matter to produce fertilizer.

the state of being confined or restricted

A deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way.