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English words starting with T

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thousand

n

the number 1,000

[ˈθaʊzənd]

thousand-dollar

adj

costing or valued at one thousand dollars

[ˈθaʊznd ˈdɑːlər]

thousand-foot

adj

Measuring a thousand feet in length, height, or depth.

[ˈθaʊzənd fʊt]

thousand-pound

adj

Weighing one thousand pounds.

[ˈθaʊzənd paʊnd]

thousand-year

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of a thousand years.

[ˈθaʊznd jɪr]

thousand-year-old

adj

Being a thousand years in age.

[ˈθaʊznd jɪr oʊld]

thousandfold

adj

multiplied by a thousand; consisting of a thousand parts

[ˈθaʊzndfoʊld]

thousandth

adj

being number one thousand in a countable series

[ˈθaʊzənθ]

thousandths

n

The ordinal number corresponding to one thousand; the position in a sequence after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth.

[ˈθaʊzənθs]

thracian

adj

of or relating to ancient thrace, its people, or their culture.

[ˈθreɪʃən]

thrall

n

the state of being in someone's power or having great power over someone

[θrɑːl]

thralldom

n

the state of being in someone's power or of being strongly influenced by someone or something

[ˈθrɑːldəm]

thrash

v

to hit someone or something repeatedly and violently, especially as a punishment

[θræʃ]

thrashing

n

the act of beating someone or something violently and repeatedly.

[ˈθræʃɪŋ]

thread

n

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.

[θred]

thread-like

adj

Resembling a thread in form; long, thin, and flexible.

[ˈθredˌlaɪk]

threadbare

adj

(of cloth, clothing, etc.) very thin and in poor condition because it has been used or worn a lot

[ˈθredber]

threaded

adj

(of a hole, screw, bolt, etc.) having a spiral ridge (a thread) that allows it to be screwed into a corresponding groove or hole.

[ˈθredɪd]

threading

n

The act or process of passing a thread through something, such as the eye of a needle.

[ˈθredɪŋ]

threadless

adj

Having no thread or threads.

[ˈθredləs]

thready

adj

(of a sound, especially the voice) weak, faint, and high-pitched.

[ˈθredi]

threat

n

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

[θret]

threaten

v

to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want

[ˈθretn]

threatened

adj

feeling or at risk of danger, harm, or loss

[ˈθretnd]

threatening

adj

expressing or suggesting a threat of harm, danger, or unpleasant consequences.

[ˈθretnɪŋ]

threateningly

adv

in a way that expresses a threat of harm or violence

[ˈθretnɪŋli]

three

n

the number equivalent to the sum of one and two; the figure or symbol representing this number (3, III).

[θriː]

three-acre

adj

Measuring or consisting of three acres in area.

[ˌθri ˈeɪkər]

three-act

adj

(of a play, film, or story) having a plot divided into three main sections: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.

[ˌθriː ˈækt]

three-and-a-half

adj

Being equal to three units plus one half of a unit

[ˌθriː ənd ə ˈhæf]

three-and-a-half-hour

adj

Lasting for three hours and thirty minutes.

[ˌθriː ən ə ˌhæf ˈaʊər]

three-axis

adj

Having or involving three axes, especially three mutually perpendicular axes used for measurement, guidance, or stabilization.

[θriː ˈæksɪs]

three-bedroom

adj

(of a house or apartment) having three bedrooms.

[ˌθriːˈbedrʊm]

three-bladed

adj

Having three blades, as on a propeller, fan, or knife.

[ˌθri ˈbleɪdɪd]

three-block

n

A unit of length in naval architecture, equal to three times the length of a ship's block, used historically for measuring distances at sea.

[θriː blɑːk]

three-body

adj

Relating to or involving three interacting bodies, especially in physics or astronomy.

[ˈθriːˌbɑːdi]

three-button

adj

Having or using three buttons, especially on a piece of clothing.

[ˈθriːˌbʌt(ə)n]

three-car

adj

Consisting of or involving three cars, especially in reference to a train or a vehicle formation.

[θriː kɑːr]

three-card

adj

Involving or using three playing cards, especially in a gambling or trick-taking context.

[ˈθriː kɑːrd]

three-cd

n

A compact disc containing three separate albums, collections of music, or extended sets of data.

[θriː siː ˈdiː]

three-color

adj

Having or consisting of three colors.

[ˈθriːˌkʌlər]

three-cornered

adj

Having three corners or angles.

[ˌθriː ˈkɔːrnərd]

three-county

adj

Relating to or involving three counties.

[ˈθriːˌkaʊnti]

three-course

adj

Consisting of three separate parts served in succession, especially as a meal.

[ˌθriː ˈkɔːrs]

three-cylinder

adj

Having three cylinders, especially relating to an internal combustion engine.

[ˌθriːˈsɪlɪndər]

three-day

adj

Lasting for three days.

[ˌθriːˈdeɪ]

three-day-old

adj

Being three days in age or having existed for three days.

[ˌθriː deɪ ˈoʊld]

three-decade

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of thirty years.

[ˌθriː ˈdekeɪd]

three-digit

adj

Consisting of or using three digits (0–9).

[ˌθriːˈdɪdʒɪt]

three-dimensional

adj

Having or appearing to have length, width, and depth

[ˌθriːdɪˈmenʃənl]

three-dimensionality

n

The quality or state of having three dimensions (length, width, and height).

[ˌθriːdɪˌmenʃəˈnæləti]

three-disc

adj

Consisting of or involving three discs, especially three compact discs or DVDs.

[θriː dɪsk]

three-door

adj

(of a vehicle, especially a car) having three doors, typically two for passengers and one at the rear for access to a storage area.

[θriː dɔːr]

three-drug

adj

Involving or consisting of three different drugs, especially in a medical treatment regimen.

[θriː drʌɡ]

three-eighths

[noun]

the fraction equal to three divided by eight; 3/8

[ˌθriː ˈeɪθs]

three-factor

adj

Involving or based on three distinct elements or variables.

[θriː ˈfæktər]

three-family

adj

Consisting of or designed for three families, especially referring to a house or dwelling.

[ˌθriː ˈfæm.əl.i]

three-fifths

n

A fraction representing three out of five equal parts of something.

[ˌθriːˈfɪfθs]

three-fifty

n

A slang term for a .357 Magnum caliber handgun, derived from the .357 inch bullet diameter.

[ˌθriːˈfɪfti]

three-fingered

adj

Having three fingers, or having a hand with only three fingers.

[ˌθriˈfɪŋɡərd]

three-fold

adj

Having three parts or elements

[ˈθriːfoʊld]

three-foot

adj

Measuring three feet in length, height, or dimension.

[θriː fʊt]

three-foot-high

adj

measuring three feet in height

[ˌθriːfʊtˈhaɪ]

three-foot-long

adj

Measuring three feet in length.

[ˌθriːfʊtˈlɔːŋ]

three-foot-tall

adj

Measuring three feet in height.

[ˌθrifʊtˈtɔl]

three-footer

n

A person or animal that is three feet tall.

[ˌθri ˈfʊtər]

three-four

adj

Relating to or having the time signature of three quarter notes (crotchets) in a bar.

[ˌθriː ˈfɔːr]

three-fourths

n

A fraction representing three out of four equal parts of something; 3/4.

[ˌθriː ˈfɔːrθs]

three-game

adj

Consisting of or involving three games, especially in a sports series.

[ˈθriːˌɡeɪm]

three-generation

adj

Involving or relating to three successive generations of a family, especially grandparents, parents, and children.

[ˌθriː.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən]

three-guard

n

A defensive basketball strategy in which three players are positioned near the free-throw line to protect against a fast break.

[ˈθriː ɡɑːrd]

three-headed

adj

Having three heads.

[ˌθriˈhɛdɪd]

three-hit

adj

(of a baseball player) achieving three hits in a single game

[θriː hɪt]

three-hitter

[noun]

A baseball game in which a pitcher allows only three hits to the opposing team.

[ˈθriːˌhɪtər]

three-hole

adj

Having three holes, typically for binding or fastening.

[θriː hoʊl]

three-hour

adj

Lasting for three hours.

[ˌθriː ˈaʊər]

three-hundred

adj

Being one hundred more than two hundred; the number 300.

[ˌθriː ˈhʌn.drəd]

three-hundred-pound

adj

Weighing three hundred pounds.

[ˌθriːˌhʌndrədˈpaʊnd]

three-inch

adj

Measuring three inches in length, width, or height.

[θri ɪntʃ]

three-item

adj

Consisting of or involving three distinct articles, points, or elements.

[ˌθriː ˈaɪ.t̬əm]

three-judge

adj

Relating to or consisting of a panel of three judges, especially in a court of law.

[ˌθriː ˈdʒʌdʒ]

three-layer

adj

consisting of three distinct levels, strata, or components arranged one on top of another

[ˈθriːˌleɪər]

three-legged

adj

having three legs

[ˌθriː ˈleɡɪd]

three-letter

adj

Consisting of three letters.

[ˈθriːˌletər]

three-level

adj

Having or consisting of three distinct stages, layers, or degrees

[ˌθriː ˈlev.əl]

three-line

adj

Having three lines of text or three horizontal stripes.

[ˌθriːˈlaɪn]

three-liter

adj

(of an engine or vehicle) having a capacity of three liters

[ˌθri ˈliːtər]

three-man

adj

Consisting of three men or three male members.

[ˈθriːˌmæn]

three-martini

adj

Relating to or characteristic of the consumption of three martinis, especially used to describe a long, alcoholic lunch or the resulting state of intoxication.

[ˌθriː mɑːrˈtiːni]

three-masted

adj

(of a sailing ship) having three masts.

[ˌθriː ˈmæstɪd]

three-member

adj

Consisting of three members or parts.

[ˌθriː ˈmembər]

three-meter

adj

measuring three meters in length, height, or distance

[θri ˈmiːtɚ]

three-mile

adj

Of or relating to a distance of three miles.

[ˌθriːˈmaɪl]

three-minute

adj

Lasting for three minutes.

[ˌθriː ˈmɪnɪt]

three-month

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of three months

[ˌθriː ˈmʌnθ]

three-month-old

adj

Being three months in age

[ˌθriːˌmʌnθˈoʊld]

three-night

adj

Lasting for three nights.

[θriː naɪt]

three-note

adj

Consisting of three musical notes.

[θriː noʊt]

three-on-three

n

A form of basketball played with three players on each team, typically on a half-court.

[ˌθriː ɑːn ˈθriː]

three-pack

n

A package or bundle containing three items of the same product, typically sold together.

[ˈθriːpæk]

three-page

adj

Consisting of three pages.

[θriː peɪdʒ]

three-part

adj

Consisting of three parts or sections.

[ˌθriˈpɑːrt]

three-party

adj

Involving or relating to three distinct parties, groups, or participants.

[ˌθriː ˈpɑːr.t̬i]

three-peat

n

the achievement of winning a championship or title three times consecutively.

[ˌθriːˈpiːt]

three-person

adj

Involving or consisting of three people.

[θriː ˈpɜːrs(ə)n]

three-phase

adj

Consisting of or using three alternating currents of the same frequency, displaced in phase by 120 degrees.

[ˌθriː ˈfeɪz]

three-piece

adj

(of a set of clothes, especially a suit) consisting of three matching parts

[ˈθriː piːs]

three-plus

adj

Being a number or amount that is three more than a given number, especially used in age or grade designations.

[θriː plʌs]

three-point

adj

Having or involving three points, marks, or features.

[θriː pɔɪnt]

three-pointer

n

A shot in basketball that scores three points, taken from behind a designated arc on the court.

[ˌθriː ˈpɔɪntər]

three-position

adj

Having or designed for three distinct settings, states, or modes of operation.

[ˌθriː pəˈzɪʃən]

three-prong

adj

Having three separate points, parts, or aspects.

[ˌθriːˈprɑːŋ]

three-pronged

adj

Having three separate points, parts, or aspects.

[ˌθriːˈprɑːŋd]

three-putt

v

In golf, to take three strokes to get the ball into the hole on the putting green.

[ˌθriː ˈpʌt]

three-quarter

adj

Consisting of or amounting to three fourths of a whole.

[ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtər]

three-quarter-length

adj

describing something that is three quarters of the standard or full length.

[ˌθriːˌkwɔːrtərˈleŋθ]

three-quarters

n

The fraction equal to three divided by four; 3/4

[ˌθriː ˈkwɔːrtərz]

three-ring

adj

Having or consisting of three interlocking rings, especially as a design or in a circus context.

[θriː rɪŋ]

three-room

adj

Consisting of or having three rooms

[ˌθri ˈruːm]

three-round

adj

consisting of or involving three separate stages, phases, or bouts

[θriː raʊnd]
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