Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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t-bar
nA type of ski lift consisting of a moving T-shaped bar that pulls two skiers uphill.
t-bill
nA short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. government, sold at a discount and maturing in one year or less.
t-bird
nA nickname for the Ford Thunderbird, a classic American sports car.
t-bone
nA T-shaped bone, especially one from the backbone of a steer or other animal, or a cut of meat containing such a bone.
t-score
nA statistical value that results from a t-test, indicating the number of standard deviations a sample mean is from the population mean.
t-shaped
adjHaving a shape resembling the capital letter T
T-shirt
nA casual, short-sleeved cotton shirt with no collar and a round neckline, typically having a design or message printed on the front.
t-statistic
nA statistic that follows a Student's t-distribution under the null hypothesis, commonly used in t-tests to assess if the means of two groups are statistically different from each other.
t-test
nA statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups.
t-value
na statistic calculated as the difference between two group means divided by the standard error of the difference, used especially in the t-test.
ta
interjUsed to express thanks.
tab
nA small projecting flap or strip of material attached to an object, used for opening, handling, or identifying it.
tabasco
nA very hot, spicy sauce made from the fruit of a type of pepper plant.
tabbouleh
na middle eastern salad made of bulgur wheat mixed with finely chopped tomatoes, mint, parsley, onions, and lemon juice.
tabby
na cat with grey or brown fur and dark stripes or spots
tabernacle
na place of worship for some Protestant denominations, often a large, portable, or temporary building.
tabla
na pair of small hand drums of different sizes and pitches, used especially in indian classical music.
tablature
na system of notation for fretted stringed instruments, using letters, numbers, or other symbols to indicate the strings and frets to be played.
table
nA piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for eating, writing, or working on.
table-tennis
nAn indoor game played on a large table by two or four players who use small bats to hit a small, light ball over a low net across the table.
table-top
nThe flat, horizontal upper surface of a table.
tableau
na vivid or graphic description or representation of a scene, event, or situation.
tablecloth
nA cloth spread over a table, especially during meals.
tableland
nA broad, high, flat area of land; a plateau.
tablespoon
na large spoon used for serving food
tablespoonful
nthe amount that a tablespoon can hold, used as a measure in cooking
tablet
nA small, flat, compressed cake of a substance, especially a solid dose of medicine.
tabletop
nThe flat, horizontal surface of a table.
tableware
nthe dishes, glasses, knives, forks, etc., used for serving and eating a meal.
tabloid
na newspaper that has small pages, short articles, and a lot of photographs and stories about famous people, often thought of as less serious than other newspapers
taboo
na social or religious custom that forbids people from doing, saying, or using a particular thing
tabu
na social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or association with a particular person, place, or thing.
tabular
adjArranged in a table or in columns and rows.
tabulate
vto arrange facts, figures, or other information in an organized way, especially in columns or lists.
tabulated
adjarranged or presented in a table or systematic list.
tabulation
nThe act or process of arranging data, especially numbers, in a table or systematic list.
tach
nA device for measuring speed, especially a tachometer.
tachometer
nAn instrument that measures the working speed of an engine, typically in revolutions per minute.
tachycardia
nan abnormally rapid heart rate, typically one exceeding 100 beats per minute.
tachyon
na hypothetical particle that travels faster than light.
tacit
adjunderstood or implied without being stated directly.
tacitly
advin a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated.
taciturn
adjtending to be quiet and not speaking much
taciturnity
nthe quality or state of being reserved and saying very little
tack
nA small, sharp, broad-headed nail
tackiness
nthe quality of being slightly sticky
tacking
nThe action of fastening or attaching something with tacks.
tackle
vto make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
tackler
nA player in sports such as American football or rugby whose main role is to tackle opponents.
tackling
vThe present participle or gerund of 'tackle', meaning to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or task.
tacky
adj(of glue, paint, etc.) slightly sticky because not completely dry.
taco
na mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and cheese.
taconite
na low-grade iron ore consisting of flint-like particles of iron oxide in a silica matrix, requiring extensive processing.
tact
nThe ability to deal with difficult or embarrassing situations carefully and without offending people.
tactful
adjHaving or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
tactfully
advIn a way that shows skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
tactic
na planned action or method for achieving a particular goal
tactical
adjRelating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.
tactically
advin a way that relates to or constitutes actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.
tactician
na person who is skilled at planning the best way to achieve something, especially in war, politics, or business.
tactics
nThe particular methods you use to achieve a particular result, especially in a game, competition, or military operation.
tactile
adjrelating to or perceived by the sense of touch.
tactility
nThe quality or state of being perceptible by touch; the capability of being felt.
tactless
adjlacking skill in dealing with people and likely to upset or offend them by saying or doing the wrong thing
tactual
adjRelating to or connected with the sense of touch.
tad
nA very small amount or degree; a little bit.
tadpole
nthe larva of a frog or toad, which has a rounded body, a long tail, and lives in water.
tae
nExcrement, especially that of a domestic animal.
taffeta
na crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen, made from various fibers.
taffy
nA type of soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, butter, and flavorings.
tag
na small piece of cloth, paper, metal, or plastic attached to an object to identify it or give information about it
tag-team
nA pair of wrestlers who fight as a unit, with one member actively competing while the other remains outside the ring, and they may legally switch places during the match.
tagged
vmarked with a tag or label.
tagger
na person or thing that attaches tags to something
tagging
nthe act of attaching a label or electronic marker to something.
tagine
nA type of slow-cooked stew from North Africa, typically made with meat, poultry, or fish and vegetables, and flavored with spices and dried fruit.
tagliatelle
na type of pasta made in long, flat, narrow strips
tagline
nA short, memorable phrase used in advertising or associated with a person, product, or organization.
tahini
na thick paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds, used especially in middle eastern cooking.
tahitian
adjRelating to Tahiti, its people, or their language.
tai
nA style of wrestling originating in Japan, now a primary form of professional wrestling.
taiga
nthe swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, especially that between the tundra and the steppes of Siberia.
tail
nthe part of an animal's body that extends from its back end
tail-end
nThe final or hindmost part of something, especially when it is less important or less active.
tailback
na long line of vehicles that have stopped or are moving very slowly on a road because of an accident or other problem.
tailbone
nthe small bone at the bottom of the spine; the coccyx.
tailcoat
na man's formal coat, worn as part of full evening dress, divided into a shorter front section and two long, tapering tails at the back.
tailed
adjHaving a tail or a tail of a specified kind.
tailfin
nA fin at the rear of an aircraft, rocket, or car, used for stability.
tailgate
nA hinged flap at the back of a truck or car that can be lowered or removed for loading.
tailgater
nA driver who follows another vehicle too closely.
tailgating
nthe act or practice of driving too closely behind another vehicle.
tailing
nThe residue or waste material left over after a valuable substance has been extracted, especially in mining.
tailless
adjhaving no tail
taillight
nA red light at the rear of a vehicle, used to make it visible in the dark and to signal braking or turning.
tailor
na person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially men's suits and coats.
tailor-made
adjmade or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
tailored
adj(of clothes) made to fit a particular person very well
tailoring
nthe activity or occupation of making or altering clothes, especially by sewing.
tailpiece
nA part added to the end of something, especially the piece at the bottom of a violin or similar stringed instrument to which the strings are attached.
tailpipe
nthe pipe at the back of a motor vehicle through which waste gases from the engine are discharged.
tailspin
na state of rapid, uncontrolled descent or decline, especially one causing panic or confusion.
tailwater
nWater located immediately downstream from a hydraulic structure, such as a dam, spillway, or bridge.
tailwind
na wind that blows in the same direction as a vehicle or person is moving, helping them to move faster.
taint
vTo spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality.
tainted
adjContaminated by or associated with something harmful, undesirable, or morally corrupting.
Taiwanese
adjOf or relating to Taiwan, its people, or their culture.
take
vTo move or carry something from one place to another.
take-charge
adjAssertive and authoritative; inclined to take control of a situation.
take-home
adjRelating to pay or income remaining after all deductions such as taxes have been made.
take-it-or-leave-it
adjDescribing an offer or proposal that must be accepted or rejected completely, with no opportunity for negotiation or modification.
take-no-prisoners
adjextremely determined and aggressive, showing no mercy or consideration for others
take-out
adjRelating to or denoting food or drink bought from a restaurant to be consumed elsewhere.
take-up
nthe rate at which people buy or accept something offered
takeaway
nA main message or piece of information obtained from something, such as a discussion, meeting, or experience.
takedown
nAn act of bringing an opponent to the ground in wrestling, martial arts, or other sports.
taken
vPast participle of take
taken-for-granted
adjaccepted as real or true without being thought about or questioned
takeoff
nthe moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly
takeover
nan act of assuming control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another