tuft

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In a separate study in Cell Reports, the team mapped the crystal structure of another group of proteins that is essential in tuft cell lung cancer.

From Science Daily

Each one of our steps leaves deep footprints in the browning sand, another imperfection along with the streaks of dirt, tufts of grass, and collections of mossy rocks on the beach.

From Literature

They all watched as the downy tuft wafted hypnotically back and forth, back and forth, until it disappeared under the seat.

From Literature

The pasture was coated with frost, but the cows were out there, grazing on the last few tufts of fresh grass.

From Literature

And after the rains, some have already begun to leaf — welcome tufts of green to the charred landscape.

From Los Angeles Times