tattoo (Meaning)

Wordnet

tattoo (n)

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

a design on the skin made by tattooing

the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining

Wordnet

tattoo (v)

stain (skin) with indelible color

Webster

tattoo (n.)

A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in garrison, or to their tents in camp.

An indelible mark or figure made by puncturing the skin and introducing some pigment into the punctures; -- a mode of ornamentation practiced by various barbarous races, both in ancient and modern times, and also by some among civilized nations, especially by sailors.

Webster

tattoo (v. t.)

To color, as the flesh, by pricking in coloring matter, so as to form marks or figures which can not be washed out.

Synonyms & Antonyms of tattoo

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tattoo Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate tattoo adorned her arm, a testament to her cultural heritage.
  2. He got a tattoo of his dog's name etched on his chest, a permanent tribute to his beloved companion.
  3. The tribal tattoo on her back represented her connection to her ancestral roots.
  4. She regretted getting the tattoo of her ex-boyfriend's name, as it was a painful reminder of a broken heart.
  5. The artist meticulously applied the dots and lines, creating a breathtaking dotwork tattoo.
  6. The tattoo of the lotus flower symbolized her resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
  7. He covered up his old tattoo with a new one, replacing the faded ink with a vibrant and meaningful design.
  8. The tattoo parlor was bustling with people getting inked, each with their own unique story and reason behind their body art.
  9. The tattoo machine buzzed softly, its needle piercing the skin with precision, leaving a permanent mark.
  10. The woman's tattoo of a bird with spread wings represented her aspiration for freedom and adventure.

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a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters, a design on the skin made by tattooing, the practice of making a design on the s

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The intricate tattoo adorned her arm, a testament to her cultural heritage.

He got a tattoo of his dog's name etched on his chest, a permanent tribute to his beloved companion.

The tribal tattoo on her back represented her connection to her ancestral roots.

She regretted getting the tattoo of her ex-boyfriend's name, as it was a painful reminder of a broken heart.