a thick and heavy piece of woven fabric that is used as upholstery or a wall hanging, characterized by bright colors and elaborate designs and/or pictures;
e.g. The tapestry that hung on the wall featured a depiction of an old folk tale.
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a piece of canvas that is embroidered with elaborate designs and/or pictures and used for upholstery or as a wall hanging;
e.g. There was a brightly-colored tapestry hanging on the wall of the room.
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something that is characterized by richness, intricacy, and complexity;
e.g. Her story was a tapestry of exciting adventures.