What is another word for Tole?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊl] (IPA)

Tole is a word that can be used as a noun or a verb, and it refers to hardy, enameled or painted metalware for domestic use. The term "tole" comes from the French word "tole peinte", meaning painted sheet metal. Some synonyms for tole as a noun include enamelware, tinware, and metalware. As a verb, tole can refer to painting or decorating metalware, with synonyms such as painting, coating, or enameled. Tole can also refer to the act of shredding or cutting up leaves for use in making cigarettes, with synonyms such as cutting, chopping, or shredding.

What are the hypernyms for Tole?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tole

One o' de chillen done Tole on me.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith
Dat was a lie, for he never said a word to Miss Rachel; ole Sam could Tole you dat.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith
Sam cotched him at it, an' done Tole me; an' den dey'd sa'nter off down de po'ch, sayin' it was too hot or too cool, or dat dey was lookin' for birds' nests in de po'ch vines, till dey'd git to de far end, where de mist'ess nor Sam nor nobody else couldn't hear what dey was a-sayin' an' a-whisperin', an' dere dey'd sit fer hours.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith

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