Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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three-run
adj(In baseball and softball) scoring three runs
three-season
adjDesigned for or suitable for use in three seasons of the year, typically excluding winter.
three-shot
adjInvolving or consisting of three attempts, three consecutive successes, or three units of alcoholic spirit
three-sided
adjHaving three sides or aspects.
three-sixty
nA complete rotation of 360 degrees, especially one performed in sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, or basketball.
three-speed
adjhaving three different gear ratios or operating speeds
three-sport
adj(of an athlete) participating in three different sports, especially at a high school or collegiate level
three-stage
adjConsisting of three distinct phases or steps.
three-state
adj(of an electronic circuit or device) having three distinct, stable operating conditions, typically representing the binary digits 0 and 1 along with a high-impedance state.
three-step
adjConsisting of or involving three distinct stages or processes.
three-story
adj(of a building) having three floors or levels
three-strikes
nA law or policy, especially in criminal justice, whereby a person who commits three serious crimes receives a very severe mandatory punishment, typically life imprisonment.
three-stroke
adjConsisting of or involving three strokes, blows, or movements.
three-team
adjInvolving or consisting of three teams.
three-tenths
nA fraction representing three parts out of ten equal parts; 3/10.
three-term
adjconsisting of or relating to three terms, especially a mathematical expression or a political office with a duration of three years.
three-thirty
nThe time thirty minutes past three o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
three-tier
adjConsisting of three levels, layers, or grades arranged one above or below another.
three-tiered
adjHaving three levels, layers, or ranks arranged one above the other.
three-time
adjHaving done something three times, especially having won a championship or title on three separate occasions.
three-to-one
adjdescribing a ratio, proportion, or odds of three compared to one
three-toed
adjHaving three toes on a foot.
three-tone
adjConsisting of or using three distinct tones or pitches.
three-way
adjInvolving three participants, directions, or elements
three-week
adjLasting for three weeks
three-week-old
adjBeing three weeks in age
three-wheel
adjHaving three wheels.
three-wheeled
adjHaving three wheels.
three-wheeler
nA vehicle with three wheels, such as a certain type of motorcycle, car, or child's toy.
three-word
adjConsisting of three words.
three-yard
adjMeasuring three yards in length or distance.
three-year
adjLasting for or relating to a period of three years
three-year-old
adjBeing three years of age
threefold
adjThree times as great or as numerous
threesome
na group of three people or things.
threnody
nA song, poem, or speech of lamentation, especially for the dead; a dirge.
thresh
vto separate grain from (a cereal plant) by beating it with a flail or by using a machine.
thresher
na person or machine that separates grain from the husks and straw by beating
threshhold
nA strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.
threshing
vthe process of beating cereal plants to separate the edible grains from the straw.
threshold
nA strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.
thrice
advthree times
thrice-weekly
adjoccurring or appearing three times a week
thrift
nthe careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste
thrift-shop
nA shop that sells second-hand goods, especially clothes, typically to raise money for a charitable organization.
thrift-store
nA store that sells second-hand goods, especially clothing, at low prices, typically to raise money for a charitable organization.
thriftiness
nthe quality or state of being thrifty; careful management of money and resources.
thrifty
adjusing money and other resources carefully and not wastefully
thrill
na sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
thrill-seeking
adjDescribing a person or behavior characterized by a desire to engage in exciting, risky, or dangerous activities.
thrilled
adjfeeling very excited and pleased
thriller
na book, film, or play that tells an exciting story, especially about something dangerous like a crime or a spy mission.
thrilling
adjcausing excitement and pleasure; very exciting
thrillingly
advin a way that causes excitement and pleasure; in a thrilling manner
thrip
nA tiny, slender insect of the order Thysanoptera, many of which feed on plant sap and can be pests of crops and ornamental plants.
thrive
vto grow or develop well, vigorously, or successfully
thriving
adjgrowing, developing, or being successful in a strong and healthy way
throat
nthe passage that leads from the back of the mouth, through which food and air pass
throaty
adj(of a sound, especially a voice) deep and husky, as if coming from deep in the throat.
throb
vTo beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm, especially in a way that is noticeable or painful.
throbbing
adjbeating or pulsing with a strong, regular rhythm, often in a way that is felt as painful or powerful
throes
plural nouna condition of agonizing struggle, pain, or violent change
thrombin
nan enzyme in blood plasma which causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.
thrombocytopenia
na medical condition characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.
thromboembolism
nthe obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot (thrombus) that has become dislodged from another site in the circulation.
thrombophlebitis
na condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein, causing inflammation and pain.
thrombosis
nthe formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.
thrombotic
adjRelating to, caused by, or characterized by the formation of a thrombus (a blood clot) within a blood vessel.
thrombus
nA blood clot formed in a blood vessel or the heart, often causing obstruction of the circulation.
throne
na special chair used by a king, queen, or bishop during ceremonies
throne-like
adjresembling or characteristic of a throne in appearance, majesty, or authority
throng
na large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.
throttle
vto choke or strangle someone.
through
prepfrom one end or side of something to the other
throughout
prepIn every part of (a place or object)
throughput
nThe amount of material or items passing through a system or process.
throughway
nA broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, especially one with limited access and no intersections at grade.
throw
vTo send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly.
throw-away
adjdesigned to be used once and then discarded
throw-in
nAn act of throwing the ball back onto the field from the sideline in soccer, rugby, or other games, after it has gone out of play.
throw-up
nThe act of vomiting; vomit.
throwaway
adjDesigned to be used once and then discarded
throwback
nA person or thing that is similar to someone or something that existed in the past.
thrower
nA person or thing that throws something.
thru
prepThrough
thru-hike
vto hike a long-distance trail from end to end in one continuous journey.
thru-hiker
na person who hikes a long-distance trail from one end to the other in a single, continuous journey.
thrum
vto make a low, steady, continuous sound like an engine or a guitar string being pulled
thrumming
vmaking a continuous rhythmic humming or vibrating sound
thrush
na small or medium-sized songbird, typically with a brown back and spotted breast.
thrust
vto push something or someone suddenly and forcefully
thruster
na device that produces thrust, especially a small rocket engine used to control the position or attitude of a spacecraft, aircraft, or other vehicle.
thrusting
adjMaking a forceful push or lunge, especially in a forward direction.
thruway
na major road, especially an expressway or highway, designed for fast through traffic.
thud
na dull, heavy sound made by an object falling or hitting something
thudding
adjmaking a dull, heavy sound
thug
na violent person, especially a criminal
thuggery
nviolent and aggressive behavior, especially of a criminal kind.
thuggish
adjbehaving like a violent and aggressive criminal
thumb
nThe short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.
thumb-size
adjBeing approximately the size of a human thumb.
thumb-sized
adjApproximately the size of a human thumb.
thumbnail
nThe nail on the thumb.
thumbprint
nAn impression or mark made on a surface by the pattern of ridges on the inner tip of a thumb.
thumbs-down
na gesture or sign of rejection, disapproval, or failure.
thumbs-up
na sign of approval, agreement, or encouragement, made by holding the hand up with the thumb pointing upward.
thumbscrew
nan instrument of torture that crushes the thumbs
thumbtack
nA short pin with a broad, flat head, used for fastening papers to a board or wall.
thump
vto hit something with a heavy, dull sound
thumper
nA person or thing that thumps, especially heavily or repeatedly.
thumping
adj(informal) Very big or great; used for emphasis.
thunder
nthe loud noise that you hear during a storm, usually after a flash of lightning
thunderbolt
nA flash of lightning immediately followed by a crash of thunder.
thunderclap
na single loud crash of thunder.
thundercloud
nA large, dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning; a cumulonimbus cloud.
thunderhead
na large, dense, towering cloud, typically a cumulonimbus, that is often associated with thunderstorms and characterized by a rounded, anvil-shaped top.
thundering
adjmaking a loud, deep, resounding noise like thunder
thunderous
adjextremely loud and powerful, like thunder
thundershower
nA short, heavy rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning.
thunderstorm
na storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.