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English words starting with T

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three-run

adj

(In baseball and softball) scoring three runs

[θriː ˈrʌn]

three-season

adj

Designed for or suitable for use in three seasons of the year, typically excluding winter.

[ˌθri ˈsizən]

three-shot

adj

Involving or consisting of three attempts, three consecutive successes, or three units of alcoholic spirit

[θriː ʃɑːt]

three-sided

adj

Having three sides or aspects.

[ˌθriːˈsaɪdɪd]

three-sixty

n

A complete rotation of 360 degrees, especially one performed in sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, or basketball.

[ˌθriː ˈsɪksti]

three-speed

adj

having three different gear ratios or operating speeds

[ˈθriː spiːd]

three-sport

adj

(of an athlete) participating in three different sports, especially at a high school or collegiate level

[ˈθriː spɔːrt]

three-stage

adj

Consisting of three distinct phases or steps.

[ˌθriˈsteɪdʒ]

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.

[ˈθriˌsteɪt]

three-step

adj

Consisting of or involving three distinct stages or processes.

[ˈθriː step]

three-story

adj

(of a building) having three floors or levels

[ˌθri ˈstɔri]

three-strikes

n

A law or policy, especially in criminal justice, whereby a person who commits three serious crimes receives a very severe mandatory punishment, typically life imprisonment.

[ˌθriˈstraɪks]

three-stroke

adj

Consisting of or involving three strokes, blows, or movements.

[ˈθriːˌstroʊk]

three-team

adj

Involving or consisting of three teams.

[θriː tiːm]

three-tenths

n

A fraction representing three parts out of ten equal parts; 3/10.

[ˌθriː ˈtɛnθs]

three-term

adj

consisting of or relating to three terms, especially a mathematical expression or a political office with a duration of three years.

[ˌθriː ˈtɜːrm]

three-thirty

n

The time thirty minutes past three o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

[ˌθriː ˈθɜːrti]

three-tier

adj

Consisting of three levels, layers, or grades arranged one above or below another.

[ˌθriː ˈtɪr]

three-tiered

adj

Having three levels, layers, or ranks arranged one above the other.

[ˌθriː ˈtɪrd]

three-time

adj

Having done something three times, especially having won a championship or title on three separate occasions.

[ˌθriːˈtaɪm]

three-to-one

adj

describing a ratio, proportion, or odds of three compared to one

[ˌθriː tə ˈwʌn]

three-toed

adj

Having three toes on a foot.

[ˌθriː ˈtoʊd]

three-tone

adj

Consisting of or using three distinct tones or pitches.

[ˈθriː toʊn]

three-way

adj

Involving three participants, directions, or elements

[ˈθriːweɪ]

three-week

adj

Lasting for three weeks

[ˌθriː ˈwiːk]

three-week-old

adj

Being three weeks in age

[ˌθriː wiːk ˈoʊld]

three-wheel

adj

Having three wheels.

[θriː wiːl]

three-wheeled

adj

Having three wheels.

[ˌθriː ˈwiːld]

three-wheeler

n

A vehicle with three wheels, such as a certain type of motorcycle, car, or child's toy.

[ˌθriː ˈwiːlər]

three-word

adj

Consisting of three words.

[ˈθriː wɜːrd]

three-yard

adj

Measuring three yards in length or distance.

[θri jɑːrd]

three-year

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of three years

[ˌθriː ˈjɪr]

three-year-old

adj

Being three years of age

[ˌθriː jɪr ˈoʊld]

threefold

adj

Three times as great or as numerous

[ˈθriːfoʊld]

threesome

n

a group of three people or things.

[ˈθriːsəm]

threnody

n

A song, poem, or speech of lamentation, especially for the dead; a dirge.

[ˈθrɛnədi]

thresh

v

to separate grain from (a cereal plant) by beating it with a flail or by using a machine.

[θreʃ]

thresher

n

a person or machine that separates grain from the husks and straw by beating

[ˈθreʃər]

threshhold

n

A strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.

[ˈθreʃ.hoʊld]

threshing

v

the process of beating cereal plants to separate the edible grains from the straw.

[ˈθreʃ.ɪŋ]

threshold

n

A strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.

[ˈθreʃ.hoʊld]

thrice

adv

three times

[θraɪs]

thrice-weekly

adj

occurring or appearing three times a week

[ˌθraɪs ˈwiːkli]

thrift

n

the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste

[θrɪft]

thrift-shop

n

A shop that sells second-hand goods, especially clothes, typically to raise money for a charitable organization.

[ˈθrɪft ʃɑːp]

thrift-store

n

A store that sells second-hand goods, especially clothing, at low prices, typically to raise money for a charitable organization.

[ˈθrɪft stɔːr]

thriftiness

n

the quality or state of being thrifty; careful management of money and resources.

[ˈθrɪfti.nəs]

thrifty

adj

using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

[ˈθrɪfti]

thrill

n

a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

[θrɪl]

thrill-seeking

adj

Describing a person or behavior characterized by a desire to engage in exciting, risky, or dangerous activities.

[ˈθrɪl siːkɪŋ]

thrilled

adj

feeling very excited and pleased

[θrɪld]

thriller

n

a book, film, or play that tells an exciting story, especially about something dangerous like a crime or a spy mission.

[ˈθrɪlər]

thrilling

adj

causing excitement and pleasure; very exciting

[ˈθrɪlɪŋ]

thrillingly

adv

in a way that causes excitement and pleasure; in a thrilling manner

[ˈθrɪlɪŋli]

thrip

n

A tiny, slender insect of the order Thysanoptera, many of which feed on plant sap and can be pests of crops and ornamental plants.

[θrɪp]

thrive

v

to grow or develop well, vigorously, or successfully

[θraɪv]

thriving

adj

growing, developing, or being successful in a strong and healthy way

[ˈθraɪvɪŋ]

throat

n

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth, through which food and air pass

[θroʊt]

throaty

adj

(of a sound, especially a voice) deep and husky, as if coming from deep in the throat.

[ˈθroʊti]

throb

v

To beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm, especially in a way that is noticeable or painful.

[θrɑːb]

throbbing

adj

beating or pulsing with a strong, regular rhythm, often in a way that is felt as painful or powerful

[ˈθrɑːbɪŋ]

throes

plural noun

a condition of agonizing struggle, pain, or violent change

[θroʊz]

thrombin

n

an enzyme in blood plasma which causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.

[ˈθrɑːmbɪn]

thrombocytopenia

n

a medical condition characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.

[ˌθrɑːmboʊˌsaɪtəˈpiːniə]

thromboembolism

n

the obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot (thrombus) that has become dislodged from another site in the circulation.

[ˌθrɑːm.boʊˈem.bə.lɪ.zəm]

thrombophlebitis

n

a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein, causing inflammation and pain.

[ˌθrɑːmboʊflɪˈbaɪtɪs]

thrombosis

n

the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.

[θrɑːmˈboʊsɪs]

thrombotic

adj

Relating to, caused by, or characterized by the formation of a thrombus (a blood clot) within a blood vessel.

[θrɑːmˈbɑːtɪk]

thrombus

n

A blood clot formed in a blood vessel or the heart, often causing obstruction of the circulation.

[ˈθrɑːmbəs]

throne

n

a special chair used by a king, queen, or bishop during ceremonies

[θroʊn]

throne-like

adj

resembling or characteristic of a throne in appearance, majesty, or authority

[ˈθroʊnˌlaɪk]

throng

n

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

[θrɑːŋ]

throttle

v

to choke or strangle someone.

[ˈθrɑːtl]

through

prep

from one end or side of something to the other

[θruː]

throughout

prep

In every part of (a place or object)

[θruːˈaʊt]

throughput

n

The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.

[ˈθruːpʊt]

throughway

n

A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, especially one with limited access and no intersections at grade.

[ˈθruːweɪ]

throw

v

To send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly.

[θroʊ]

throw-away

adj

designed to be used once and then discarded

[ˈθroʊ əˌweɪ]

throw-in

n

An 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.

[ˈθroʊ ɪn]

throw-up

n

The act of vomiting; vomit.

[ˈθroʊ ʌp]

throwaway

adj

Designed to be used once and then discarded

[ˈθroʊəweɪ]

throwback

n

A person or thing that is similar to someone or something that existed in the past.

[ˈθroʊbæk]

thrower

n

A person or thing that throws something.

[ˈθroʊər]

thru

prep

Through

[θruː]

thru-hike

v

to hike a long-distance trail from end to end in one continuous journey.

[θruː haɪk]

thru-hiker

n

a person who hikes a long-distance trail from one end to the other in a single, continuous journey.

[θruː ˈhaɪkər]

thrum

v

to make a low, steady, continuous sound like an engine or a guitar string being pulled

[θrʌm]

thrumming

v

making a continuous rhythmic humming or vibrating sound

[ˈθrʌmɪŋ]

thrush

n

a small or medium-sized songbird, typically with a brown back and spotted breast.

[θrʌʃ]

thrust

v

to push something or someone suddenly and forcefully

[θrʌst]

thruster

n

a device that produces thrust, especially a small rocket engine used to control the position or attitude of a spacecraft, aircraft, or other vehicle.

[ˈθrʌstər]

thrusting

adj

Making a forceful push or lunge, especially in a forward direction.

[ˈθrʌstɪŋ]

thruway

n

a major road, especially an expressway or highway, designed for fast through traffic.

[ˈθruːweɪ]

thud

n

a dull, heavy sound made by an object falling or hitting something

[θʌd]

thudding

adj

making a dull, heavy sound

[ˈθʌdɪŋ]

thug

n

a violent person, especially a criminal

[θʌɡ]

thuggery

n

violent and aggressive behavior, especially of a criminal kind.

[ˈθʌɡəri]

thuggish

adj

behaving like a violent and aggressive criminal

[ˈθʌɡɪʃ]

thumb

n

The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.

[θʌm]

thumb-size

adj

Being approximately the size of a human thumb.

[ˈθʌm saɪz]

thumb-sized

adj

Approximately the size of a human thumb.

[ˈθʌm saɪzd]

thumbnail

n

The nail on the thumb.

[ˈθʌm.neɪl]

thumbprint

n

An impression or mark made on a surface by the pattern of ridges on the inner tip of a thumb.

[ˈθʌmprɪnt]

thumbs-down

n

a gesture or sign of rejection, disapproval, or failure.

[ˌθʌmzˈdaʊn]

thumbs-up

n

a sign of approval, agreement, or encouragement, made by holding the hand up with the thumb pointing upward.

[ˌθʌmz ˈʌp]

thumbscrew

n

an instrument of torture that crushes the thumbs

[ˈθʌmskruː]

thumbtack

n

A short pin with a broad, flat head, used for fastening papers to a board or wall.

[ˈθʌmˌtæk]

thump

v

to hit something with a heavy, dull sound

[θʌmp]

thumper

n

A person or thing that thumps, especially heavily or repeatedly.

[ˈθʌmpər]

thumping

adj

(informal) Very big or great; used for emphasis.

[ˈθʌmpɪŋ]

thunder

n

the loud noise that you hear during a storm, usually after a flash of lightning

[ˈθʌndər]

thunderbolt

n

A flash of lightning immediately followed by a crash of thunder.

[ˈθʌndərboʊlt]

thunderclap

n

a single loud crash of thunder.

[ˈθʌndərklæp]

thundercloud

n

A large, dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning; a cumulonimbus cloud.

[ˈθʌndərklaʊd]

thunderhead

n

a large, dense, towering cloud, typically a cumulonimbus, that is often associated with thunderstorms and characterized by a rounded, anvil-shaped top.

[ˈθʌndərhed]

thundering

adj

making a loud, deep, resounding noise like thunder

[ˈθʌndərɪŋ]

thunderous

adj

extremely loud and powerful, like thunder

[ˈθʌndərəs]

thundershower

n

A short, heavy rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning.

[ˈθʌndərˌʃaʊər]

thunderstorm

n

a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.

[ˈθʌndərstɔːrm]
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