Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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tonneau
nA rounded, often detachable, rear passenger compartment on an early type of automobile.
tonsil
neither of two small, soft, oval masses of tissue at the back of the throat.
tonsillar
adjof or relating to the tonsils
tonsillectomy
na medical operation to remove the tonsils
tonsillitis
ninflammation of the tonsils.
tonsorial
adjRelating to hairdressing or a barber.
tonsure
nthe act or ceremony of shaving the top of the head of a person entering the priesthood or a monastic order.
tonus
nthe slight, continuous contraction present in a normal muscle when it is at rest, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.
tony
adjCharacteristic of or resembling a wealthy, stylish, or high-class person or environment; posh, fashionable.
tony-nominated
adjHaving been nominated for a Tony Award, an annual award for excellence in Broadway theatre.
tony-winning
adjHaving won a Tony Award, which is a prestigious award for excellence in live Broadway theatre.
too
advto a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively
too-big
adjExcessively large in size, extent, or degree.
too-bright
adjExcessively bright or intense in light, color, or appearance.
too-familiar
adjExcessively or inappropriately intimate, informal, or well-known, often to the point of causing discomfort or offense.
too-good-to-be-true
adjSeeming so wonderful or perfect that it is hard to believe it is real or genuine.
too-high
adjExcessively high; higher than is normal, acceptable, or safe.
too-large
adjOf a size or extent that is excessive or more than is desirable or manageable.
too-long
adjLasting for an excessive amount of time; overly extended in duration.
too-short
adjNot having enough length or duration; insufficiently long.
too-small
adjOf insufficient size or extent; inadequate or limited.
too-tight
adjexcessively tight; fitting too closely and uncomfortably
tool
nA piece of equipment that you hold in your hand and use to do a particular job.
toolbar
nA strip of icons or buttons on a computer screen that provides quick access to certain functions in a program.
toolbox
nA box or container for holding tools.
tooled
adjHaving a decorative pattern impressed or hammered into the surface, especially of leather.
tooling
nThe process of making, designing, or providing tools for a particular purpose.
toolkit
nA set of tools, especially one kept in a box or bag for a particular purpose.
toolmaker
nA person who makes, repairs, or maintains tools, especially precision tools, jigs, or dies.
toolshed
nA small building or structure used for storing garden tools and equipment.
toon
nA cartoon, especially an animated film or television show.
toot
vto make a short sound, or series of short sounds, especially with the horn of a car
tooth
neach of a set of hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws, used for biting and chewing.
toothache
na pain in or near a tooth.
toothbrush
na small brush with a long handle that you use for cleaning your teeth
toothed
adjhaving teeth, especially of a specified kind or number
toothless
adjhaving no teeth
toothpaste
na thick, soft substance that you put on a toothbrush to clean your teeth
toothpick
na short, thin, pointed piece of wood or plastic used for removing pieces of food from between the teeth.
toothsome
adj(of food) having a pleasant taste; delicious
toothy
adjhaving or showing large, noticeable, or prominent teeth
tootle
vto make a series of short, high sounds, especially on a flute or horn
tootsie
na playful or affectionate term for a foot or toe.
top
nThe highest point or part of something.
top-15
adjBeing among the fifteen highest-ranking, most successful, or most popular in a particular category.
top-20
adjBeing among the twenty highest-ranked, most popular, or most successful in a particular category.
top-25
nA list, ranking, or group of the twenty-five best, most popular, or most important items in a particular category.
top-40
nA list or category of the forty most popular or best-selling items in a particular field, especially music recordings.
top-dollar
adjof the highest quality or most expensive kind; commanding the highest price.
top-down
adjControlled, directed, or organized from the highest level or by people in authority.
top-drawer
adjOf the highest quality, rank, or importance; first-rate.
top-dressing
nA layer of manure, compost, or fertilizer spread on the surface of the soil.
top-end
adjOf the highest quality, price, or social class; expensive and exclusive.
top-five
adjBeing among the five best, highest, or most successful in a particular category or ranking.
top-flight
adjof the highest quality or rank; first-rate
top-floor
adjrelating to or located on the highest floor of a building
top-four
adjBeing among the four highest-ranking or most successful positions in a competition, league, or list.
top-grade
adjof the highest quality or standard
top-grossing
adjEarning more money than any other of its kind, especially in entertainment.
top-hatted
adjWearing a top hat.
top-heavy
adjHaving the upper part too heavy in proportion to the lower part, so that it is likely to fall over.
top-level
adjof the highest rank, importance, or quality
top-line
adjrelating to or being revenue or sales figures, especially when considered as a measure of a company's financial performance before costs are deducted.
top-loader
nA washing machine in which clothes are loaded through a door on the top of the machine.
top-loading
adj(of a washing machine) having a door on the top through which clothes are put in and taken out
top-notch
adjof the highest quality; excellent
top-of-the-line
adjOf the best or highest quality available; the most advanced or luxurious model in a range.
top-performing
adjAchieving results that are among the best or most successful, especially in comparison to others.
top-priority
adjof the greatest importance or urgency; needing to be dealt with before anything else.
top-quality
adjof the highest standard or excellence
top-ranked
adjRated or placed at the highest level in a list or hierarchy.
top-ranking
adjHaving a very high position in a list or order of importance or quality.
top-rated
adjHaving received the highest possible rating or evaluation.
top-scoring
adjAchieving the highest score or number of points.
top-secret
adjOf the highest level of secrecy, especially in government or military matters.
top-seeded
adj(of a player or team in a sports tournament) given the highest ranking, and therefore expected to face the weakest opponents in the early rounds.
top-selling
adjHaving sold the most units or copies; being the most popular or commercially successful.
top-shelf
adjof the highest quality or most expensive kind
top-tier
adjOf the highest quality, rank, or level.
top-to-bottom
adjInvolving or proceeding from the highest level of authority or management down to the lowest level.
topaz
na transparent, typically yellow, brown, or colorless precious stone, often used in jewelry.
topcoat
na lightweight overcoat.
topiary
nThe art of trimming trees and bushes into decorative shapes, especially of animals or geometric forms.
topic
nA subject that is discussed, written about, or studied.
topical
adjRelating to or dealing with current or local events and issues.
topicality
nthe quality of being of immediate relevance or interest to current events or popular discussion.
topically
advIn a way that relates to a particular subject or topic.
topknot
na hairstyle in which the hair is gathered into a knot or bunch on the top of the head.
topless
adjNot wearing any clothes on the upper part of the body, especially a woman not covering her breasts.
topmost
adjHighest in position; at the very top.
topo
nA shortened, informal form of "topographical map" or "topography".
topographer
nA person who describes and maps the physical features of a place or region in detail.
topographic
adjRelating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
topographical
adjRelating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
topographically
advIn a way that relates to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
topography
nThe arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
topological
adjRelating to the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged under continuous deformations such as stretching or bending.
topology
nA branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged under continuous deformations such as stretching or bending, but not tearing or gluing.
toponym
nA place name, especially one derived from a topographical feature.
topos
na traditional theme or formula in literature, art, or rhetoric; a commonplace.
topper
na person or thing that is at the top of a list, class, or ranking.
topping
na layer of food poured or spread over another food to add flavor or decoration.
topple
vto become unsteady and fall down, or to make something do this
toppled
vto become unsteady and fall down
toppling
adjin the process of falling over, collapsing, or being overthrown.
topsail
na sail set on a yard above the lowest sail on the mast of a square-rigged sailing ship.
topside
nthe upper side or surface of something
topsoil
nthe upper layer of soil, which is usually richer and darker than the soil beneath it because it contains more organic matter.
topspin
nA fast forward spin imparted to a ball in sports such as tennis or table tennis, causing it to dip and bounce forward sharply.
topsy
adjMarked by or being in a state of utter confusion or disorder; upside down.
topsy-turvy
adjin a state of confusion and disorder; upside down.
topwater
adjDesigned to be used or effective on the surface of the water.
toque
na small, round, close-fitting hat, often brimless.
torah
n(the Torah) The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (the Pentateuch).
torch
na long stick with material that burns at one end, used to give light
torch-lit
adjIlluminated by the light of a torch or torches.
torchbearer
nA person who leads or inspires others in working towards a particular goal or upholding a tradition.
torched
vto set fire to something deliberately and destroy it by fire
torching
vSetting fire to something deliberately and destructively.
torchlight
nThe light produced by a burning torch.