tessellation tessellation /ˌtɛsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

1. The act of adorning with mosaic  ( tessellation , tesselation [American] )
   the act of adorning with mosaic
    The floor had a beautiful tessellation that added an artistic touch to the room.
   The floor had a beautiful tessellation that added an artistic touch to the room.
   
   
2. The careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern  ( tessellation , tesselation [American] )
   the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern
    A tessellation of hexagons
   a tessellation of hexagons
   

 locomotive locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/

adjective

1. Of or relating to locomotion  ( locomotive , locomotor )
   of or relating to locomotion
   

noun

1. A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks  ( locomotive , locomotive engine , railway locomotive [Canadian, British] , engine , railroad locomotive [ N. American] )
   a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
   
   

 poplar poplar /ˈpɑːplɝ/

noun

1. Any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins  ( poplar , poplar tree )
   any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins
    The leaves of the poplar tree rustled in the breeze.
   The leaves of the poplar tree rustled in the breeze.
   
   
2. Soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar  ( poplar )
   soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
    The poplar trees lined the street, their light-colored wood contrasting with the deep green of the pines.
   The poplar trees lined the street, their light-colored wood contrasting with the deep green of the pines.
   
   

 fold fold /ˈfoʊld/

noun

1. () An angular or rounded shape made by folding  ( bend , crease , crimp , flexure , fold , plication )
   an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    A fold in the napkin
   a fold in the napkin
    A crease in his trousers
   a crease in his trousers
    A plication on her blouse
   a plication on her blouse
    A flexure of the colon
   a flexure of the colon
    A bend of his elbow
   a bend of his elbow
   
2. () A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church  ( faithful , fold , congregation )
   a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
     The congregation gathered for Sunday worship.
   The congregation gathered for Sunday worship.
   
3. The act of folding  ( fold , folding )
   the act of folding
    He gave the napkins a double fold
   he gave the napkins a double fold
   
4. A pen for sheep  ( fold , sheep pen , sheepcote , sheepfold )
   a pen for sheep
   
   
5. A folded part (as in skin or muscle)  ( fold , plica )
   a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
   
6. A group of sheep or goats  ( flock , fold )
   a group of sheep or goats
   
   
7. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock  ( fold , folding )
   a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
   

verb

1. () Bend or lay so that one part covers the other  ( fold up , turn up , fold )
   bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    Fold up the newspaper
   fold up the newspaper
    Turn up your collar
   turn up your collar
   
2. () Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating  ( fold )
   incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
    Fold the egg whites into the batter
   Fold the egg whites into the batter
   
3. Become folded or folded up  ( fold , fold up )
   become folded or folded up
    The bed folds in a jiffy
   The bed folds in a jiffy
   
4. Confine in a fold, like sheep  ( fold , pen up )
   confine in a fold, like sheep
   
5. Cease to operate or cause to cease operating  ( close down , close up , fold , close , shut down )
   cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    The owners decided to move and to close the factory
   The owners decided to move and to close the factory
    My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
   My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
    Close up the shop
   close up the shop