English verb: tessellate | |||
1. | tessellate (stative) fit together exactly, of identical shapes | ||
Samples | Triangles tessellate. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fit, go | ||
2. | tessellate (contact) tile with tesserae | ||
Samples | Tessellate the kitchen floor. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tile | ||