Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with T

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t-bar

n

A type of ski lift consisting of a moving T-shaped bar that pulls two skiers uphill.

[ˈtiː bɑːr]

t-bill

n

A short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. government, sold at a discount and maturing in one year or less.

[ˈtiː bɪl]

t-bird

n

A nickname for the Ford Thunderbird, a classic American sports car.

[ˈtiː bɜːrd]

t-bone

n

A T-shaped bone, especially one from the backbone of a steer or other animal, or a cut of meat containing such a bone.

[ˈtiː boʊn]

t-score

n

A statistical value that results from a t-test, indicating the number of standard deviations a sample mean is from the population mean.

[tiː skɔːr]

t-shaped

adj

Having a shape resembling the capital letter T

[ˈtiː ʃeɪpt]

T-shirt

n

A casual, short-sleeved cotton shirt with no collar and a round neckline, typically having a design or message printed on the front.

[ˈtiː ʃɜːrt]

t-statistic

n

A 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.

[ˈtiː stəˌtɪstɪk]

t-test

n

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups.

[ˈtiː test]

t-value

n

a statistic calculated as the difference between two group means divided by the standard error of the difference, used especially in the t-test.

[ˈtiː ˌvæl.juː]

ta

interj

Used to express thanks.

[tɑː]

tab

n

A small projecting flap or strip of material attached to an object, used for opening, handling, or identifying it.

[tæb]

tabasco

n

A very hot, spicy sauce made from the fruit of a type of pepper plant.

[təˈbæskoʊ]

tabbouleh

n

a middle eastern salad made of bulgur wheat mixed with finely chopped tomatoes, mint, parsley, onions, and lemon juice.

[təˈbuːleɪ]

tabby

n

a cat with grey or brown fur and dark stripes or spots

[ˈtæb.i]

tabernacle

n

a place of worship for some Protestant denominations, often a large, portable, or temporary building.

[ˈtæbərnækl]

tabla

n

a pair of small hand drums of different sizes and pitches, used especially in indian classical music.

[ˈtɑːblə]

tablature

n

a system of notation for fretted stringed instruments, using letters, numbers, or other symbols to indicate the strings and frets to be played.

[ˈtæblətʃər]

table

n

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for eating, writing, or working on.

[ˈteɪb(ə)l]

table-tennis

n

An 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.

[ˈteɪbl̩ ˌtenɪs]

table-top

n

The flat, horizontal upper surface of a table.

[ˈteɪb(ə)l tɑːp]

tableau

n

a vivid or graphic description or representation of a scene, event, or situation.

[tæˈbloʊ]

tablecloth

n

A cloth spread over a table, especially during meals.

[ˈteɪb(ə)lklɔːθ]

tableland

n

A broad, high, flat area of land; a plateau.

[ˈteɪb(ə)lˌlænd]

tablespoon

n

a large spoon used for serving food

[ˈteɪb(ə)lˌspuːn]

tablespoonful

n

the amount that a tablespoon can hold, used as a measure in cooking

[ˈteɪb(ə)lˌspunˌfʊl]

tablet

n

A small, flat, compressed cake of a substance, especially a solid dose of medicine.

[ˈtæblət]

tabletop

n

The flat, horizontal surface of a table.

[ˈteɪb(ə)ltɑːp]

tableware

n

the dishes, glasses, knives, forks, etc., used for serving and eating a meal.

[ˈteɪb(ə)lwer]

tabloid

n

a 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

[ˈtæblɔɪd]

taboo

n

a social or religious custom that forbids people from doing, saying, or using a particular thing

[tæˈbuː]

tabu

n

a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or association with a particular person, place, or thing.

[tæˈbuː]

tabular

adj

Arranged in a table or in columns and rows.

[ˈtæbjələr]

tabulate

v

to arrange facts, figures, or other information in an organized way, especially in columns or lists.

[ˈtæb.jə.leɪt]

tabulated

adj

arranged or presented in a table or systematic list.

[ˈtæbjəleɪtɪd]

tabulation

n

The act or process of arranging data, especially numbers, in a table or systematic list.

[ˌtæb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən]

tach

n

A device for measuring speed, especially a tachometer.

[tæk]

tachometer

n

An instrument that measures the working speed of an engine, typically in revolutions per minute.

[tæˈkɑːmɪtər]

tachycardia

n

an abnormally rapid heart rate, typically one exceeding 100 beats per minute.

[ˌtæk.iˈkɑːr.di.ə]

tachyon

n

a hypothetical particle that travels faster than light.

[ˈtæk.i.ɑːn]

tacit

adj

understood or implied without being stated directly.

[ˈtæsɪt]

tacitly

adv

in a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated.

[ˈtæs.ɪt.li]

taciturn

adj

tending to be quiet and not speaking much

[ˈtæsɪtɜːrn]

taciturnity

n

the quality or state of being reserved and saying very little

[ˌtæsɪˈtɜːrnəti]

tack

n

A small, sharp, broad-headed nail

[tæk]

tackiness

n

the quality of being slightly sticky

[ˈtæk.i.nəs]

tacking

n

The action of fastening or attaching something with tacks.

[ˈtækɪŋ]

tackle

v

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

[ˈtækl]

tackler

n

A player in sports such as American football or rugby whose main role is to tackle opponents.

[ˈtæklər]

tackling

v

The present participle or gerund of 'tackle', meaning to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or task.

[ˈtæklɪŋ]

tacky

adj

(of glue, paint, etc.) slightly sticky because not completely dry.

[ˈtæk.i]

taco

n

a mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and cheese.

[ˈtɑː.koʊ]

taconite

n

a low-grade iron ore consisting of flint-like particles of iron oxide in a silica matrix, requiring extensive processing.

[ˈtækənaɪt]

tact

n

The ability to deal with difficult or embarrassing situations carefully and without offending people.

[tækt]

tactful

adj

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

[ˈtækt.fəl]

tactfully

adv

In a way that shows skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

[ˈtækt.fəl.i]

tactic

n

a planned action or method for achieving a particular goal

[ˈtæktɪk]

tactical

adj

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.

[ˈtæktɪkl]

tactically

adv

in a way that relates to or constitutes actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.

[ˈtæktɪkli]

tactician

n

a person who is skilled at planning the best way to achieve something, especially in war, politics, or business.

[tækˈtɪʃ.ən]

tactics

n

The particular methods you use to achieve a particular result, especially in a game, competition, or military operation.

[ˈtæktɪks]

tactile

adj

relating to or perceived by the sense of touch.

[ˈtæk.təl]

tactility

n

The quality or state of being perceptible by touch; the capability of being felt.

[tækˈtɪləti]

tactless

adj

lacking skill in dealing with people and likely to upset or offend them by saying or doing the wrong thing

[ˈtækt.ləs]

tactual

adj

Relating to or connected with the sense of touch.

[ˈtæktʃuəl]

tad

n

A very small amount or degree; a little bit.

[tæd]

tadpole

n

the larva of a frog or toad, which has a rounded body, a long tail, and lives in water.

[ˈtæd.poʊl]

tae

n

Excrement, especially that of a domestic animal.

[teɪ]

taffeta

n

a crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen, made from various fibers.

[ˈtæfɪtə]

taffy

n

A type of soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, butter, and flavorings.

[ˈtæfi]

tag

n

a small piece of cloth, paper, metal, or plastic attached to an object to identify it or give information about it

[tæɡ]

tag-team

n

A 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.

[ˈtæɡ tiːm]

tagged

v

marked with a tag or label.

[tæɡd]

tagger

n

a person or thing that attaches tags to something

[ˈtæɡər]

tagging

n

the act of attaching a label or electronic marker to something.

[ˈtæɡɪŋ]

tagine

n

A type of slow-cooked stew from North Africa, typically made with meat, poultry, or fish and vegetables, and flavored with spices and dried fruit.

[tɑːˈʒiːn]

tagliatelle

n

a type of pasta made in long, flat, narrow strips

[ˌtɑːljəˈtɛli]

tagline

n

A short, memorable phrase used in advertising or associated with a person, product, or organization.

[ˈtæɡlaɪn]

tahini

n

a thick paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds, used especially in middle eastern cooking.

[təˈhiː.ni]

tahitian

adj

Relating to Tahiti, its people, or their language.

[təˈhiːʃ(ə)n]

tai

n

A style of wrestling originating in Japan, now a primary form of professional wrestling.

[taɪ]

taiga

n

the swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, especially that between the tundra and the steppes of Siberia.

[ˈtaɪɡə]

tail

n

the part of an animal's body that extends from its back end

[teɪl]

tail-end

n

The final or hindmost part of something, especially when it is less important or less active.

[ˌteɪl ˈend]

tailback

n

a long line of vehicles that have stopped or are moving very slowly on a road because of an accident or other problem.

[ˈteɪlbæk]

tailbone

n

the small bone at the bottom of the spine; the coccyx.

[ˈteɪlboʊn]

tailcoat

n

a 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.

[ˈteɪlkoʊt]

tailed

adj

Having a tail or a tail of a specified kind.

[teɪld]

tailfin

n

A fin at the rear of an aircraft, rocket, or car, used for stability.

[ˈteɪlfɪn]

tailgate

n

A hinged flap at the back of a truck or car that can be lowered or removed for loading.

[ˈteɪlɡeɪt]

tailgater

n

A driver who follows another vehicle too closely.

[ˈteɪlˌɡeɪ.t̬ɚ]

tailgating

n

the act or practice of driving too closely behind another vehicle.

[ˈteɪlɡeɪtɪŋ]

tailing

n

The residue or waste material left over after a valuable substance has been extracted, especially in mining.

[ˈteɪlɪŋ]

tailless

adj

having no tail

[ˈteɪl.ləs]

taillight

n

A red light at the rear of a vehicle, used to make it visible in the dark and to signal braking or turning.

[ˈteɪllaɪt]

tailor

n

a person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially men's suits and coats.

[ˈteɪlər]

tailor-made

adj

made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

[ˌteɪlər ˈmeɪd]

tailored

adj

(of clothes) made to fit a particular person very well

[ˈteɪlərd]

tailoring

n

the activity or occupation of making or altering clothes, especially by sewing.

[ˈteɪlərɪŋ]

tailpiece

n

A 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.

[ˈteɪlpiːs]

tailpipe

n

the pipe at the back of a motor vehicle through which waste gases from the engine are discharged.

[ˈteɪlpaɪp]

tailspin

n

a state of rapid, uncontrolled descent or decline, especially one causing panic or confusion.

[ˈteɪlspɪn]

tailwater

n

Water located immediately downstream from a hydraulic structure, such as a dam, spillway, or bridge.

[ˈteɪlˌwɔːtər]

tailwind

n

a wind that blows in the same direction as a vehicle or person is moving, helping them to move faster.

[ˈteɪlwɪnd]

taint

v

To spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality.

[teɪnt]

tainted

adj

Contaminated by or associated with something harmful, undesirable, or morally corrupting.

[ˈteɪntɪd]

Taiwanese

adj

Of or relating to Taiwan, its people, or their culture.

[ˌtaɪwəˈniːz]

take

v

To move or carry something from one place to another.

[teɪk]

take-charge

adj

Assertive and authoritative; inclined to take control of a situation.

[ˌteɪkˈtʃɑːrdʒ]

take-home

adj

Relating to pay or income remaining after all deductions such as taxes have been made.

[ˈteɪk hoʊm]

take-it-or-leave-it

adj

Describing an offer or proposal that must be accepted or rejected completely, with no opportunity for negotiation or modification.

[ˌteɪk ɪt ɔːr ˈliːv ɪt]

take-no-prisoners

adj

extremely determined and aggressive, showing no mercy or consideration for others

[ˌteɪk noʊ ˈprɪz(ə)nərz]

take-out

adj

Relating to or denoting food or drink bought from a restaurant to be consumed elsewhere.

[ˈteɪk aʊt]

take-up

n

the rate at which people buy or accept something offered

[ˈteɪk ʌp]

takeaway

n

A main message or piece of information obtained from something, such as a discussion, meeting, or experience.

[ˈteɪkəˌweɪ]

takedown

n

An act of bringing an opponent to the ground in wrestling, martial arts, or other sports.

[ˈteɪkˌdaʊn]

taken

v

Past participle of take

[ˈteɪkən]

taken-for-granted

adj

accepted as real or true without being thought about or questioned

[ˈteɪkən fər ˈɡræntɪd]

takeoff

n

the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly

[ˈteɪkɔːf]

takeover

n

an act of assuming control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another

[ˈteɪkˌoʊvər]
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