English words starting with T

a person who takes something, especially a person who accepts or receives something offered.

The act of gaining possession or control of something, especially by force or strategy.

a soft white, grey, or green mineral that feels smooth and is used in the form of a powder for making the skin feel dry and smooth, or in the manufacture of plastics, paper, and other materials.

A soft white, grey, or green mineral that feels smooth and is used to make talcum powder and other products.

A story, especially one that is imaginative or difficult to believe.

A natural ability to be good at something, especially without being taught.

Having a natural ability to do something well.

lacking natural aptitude or skill; having no talent.

A fundamentalist Islamic militia that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and regained power in 2021.

an object believed to bring good luck or to protect its owner from harm

Having or believed to have the power of a talisman; acting like a charm.

To say things to someone; to have a conversation or discussion.

A type of radio broadcasting that consists primarily of talk shows, discussions, interviews, and listener phone-ins, rather than music.

Tending to talk a lot; liking to talk.

the quality of talking a lot, especially about unimportant things.

A system or facility that allows two-way communication, especially in broadcasting.

A person who talks, especially one who talks a lot or in a specified way.

a film with a soundtrack, especially one of the early movies with sound.

Engaged in speech or conversation.

A severe scolding or reprimand.

Tending to talk a lot; talkative.

Of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.

a type of grass that grows very tall, especially referring to the native grasses of the north american prairie.

A fringed shawl traditionally worn by Jewish men during morning prayers.

fairly tall; somewhat tall

the quality or state of being tall; the measurement of someone or something from base to top.

a hard, pale fat obtained from animals such as cows and sheep, used in making soap and candles and formerly in cooking.

A record or count of a number of items

Relating to or characteristic of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law and theology.

A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

Having claws or talons, especially like those of a bird of prey.

A sloping mass of rock fragments at the foot of a cliff or mountain.

(especially of an animal) made to be less wild or dangerous; domesticated or tamed.

a mexican dish of seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough, steamed or baked in a corn husk.

a north american larch tree (larix laricina) with soft, deciduous needles and durable wood.

a small south american monkey with a silky fur and a long tail.

a tropical tree that produces long brown seed pods containing a sour-sweet pulp.

a small tree or shrub with slender branches and tiny scale-like leaves, often growing in salty ground or deserts.

a drum, especially a small, shallow one.

a small drum consisting of a circular frame with a skin stretched over it and metal discs around the edge, played by shaking it or hitting it with the hand.

(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

(of an animal) made gentle and not afraid of humans; domesticated

in a manner that is not exciting, adventurous, or forceful; in a subdued or uninteresting way.

A person who tames wild animals, especially for performance or exhibition.

A member of a people living mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

The process of making a wild animal not afraid of people and willing to obey them.

a synthetic drug used to treat breast cancer and to prevent it in high-risk women, acting as an antiestrogen.

To press or pack something down by tapping it repeatedly.

To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

designed to prevent or resist unauthorized interference or alteration.

Designed to prevent or show evidence of unauthorized interference or damage.

the act of interfering with or altering something without authority or so as to cause damage.

a small cylinder of soft material that a woman puts into her vagina to absorb blood during her period

A life-threatening condition in which fluid or blood accumulates in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), putting excessive pressure on the heart and preventing it from pumping effectively.

to become brown, or to make something become brown, from being in the sun

having a light yellowish-brown color

any of numerous American passerine birds (family Thraupidae) that are often brightly colored.

one behind another; in single file.

cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven

A strong, sharp taste, smell, or flavor.

A straight line that touches a curve or curved surface at a single point without crossing it.

Relating to or along a tangent

In a way that is only slightly or indirectly related to the main subject or point.

a type of small, sweet orange with a loose skin that is easy to remove

Able to be perceived by touch; physically real.

In a way that can be clearly seen, felt, or noticed; in a real and definite way.

To become or cause something to become twisted together in an untidy mass.

twisted together in an untidy or complicated mass

a latin american ballroom dance characterized by dramatic poses and sharp, staccato movements

Having a strong, sharp, often pleasant taste or smell, like that of a citrus fruit.

a large container for holding liquid or gas

resembling or characteristic of a tank, especially in being heavily armored, robust, or imposing.

A sleeveless top, typically tight-fitting, with shoulder straps and a low neckline at the front and back.

a japanese poem consisting of five lines with a fixed pattern of syllables (5, 7, 5, 7, 7).

a tall, one-handled drinking mug, typically made of silver or pewter and often with a hinged lid.

A ship, road vehicle, or aircraft designed to carry large quantities of liquid, especially oil, in bulk.

The amount that a tank can hold.

A two-piece swimsuit for women consisting of a tank top and a bikini bottom.

not having or requiring a storage tank, especially for hot water.

(of skin) having a darker color because of exposure to the sun.

a place where animal hides are tanned to make leather.

of, relating to, or derived from tannin

any of various astringent substances found in many plants, such as tea and grapes, that cause the dry, pucker feeling in the mouth.

the process of making animal skin into leather by treating it with chemicals.

A type of traditional Japanese cabinetry or chest of drawers, often made of wood and used for storage.

A plant of the daisy family with yellow flat-topped button-like flower heads and aromatic, finely divided leaves, often used formerly in medicine and cookery.

to make someone want something that they cannot have or do, especially by showing it to them but keeping it out of reach.

Having a quality that arouses interest or desire, especially by offering something that seems appealing but is kept just out of reach.

in a way that makes something seem very attractive or desirable but keeps it out of reach or makes it difficult to obtain.

a hard, grey, dense, corrosion-resistant metallic chemical element (symbol ta), used in surgical instruments and electronic components.

Having the same value, effect, or meaning as something else; equivalent in significance.

Relating to or following Tantra, a body of esoteric Hindu or Buddhist texts and associated rituals and practices.

a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behavior, especially in a child.

From or relating to Tanzania, a country in East Africa.

(in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.

A follower or adherent of the philosophy and religion of Taoism (Daoism).

To hit something gently, or to make a gentle knocking sound.

A style of dance in which the dancer wears shoes with metal plates on the heels and toes, making sharp, rhythmic sounds on the floor.

(in sports such as soccer or hockey) a goal scored by a very light, easy shot, usually because the ball or puck has already been moved very close to the goal line.

A light, repeated tapping sound.

a type of spanish hors d'oeuvre or snack, often served with drinks

a long, narrow strip of material, such as plastic, cloth, or paper, used for fastening, sticking, or recording

(of sound or images) recorded on magnetic tape.

a recording of sound or pictures made on magnetic tape

fastened, sealed, or attached with adhesive tape.

a thick paste or spread made from capers, black olives, and anchovies, used especially in mediterranean cuisine.

to become gradually narrower towards one end

becoming gradually narrower towards one end

Becoming gradually narrower towards one end.

a heavy cloth that has pictures or patterns woven into it, used for wall hangings or furniture covering.

A long, flat, parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of humans and other animals.

The act of recording sound or pictures using magnetic tape.

a starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from the cassava plant and used for making puddings and other food.

A large nocturnal hoofed mammal of tropical America and Southeast Asia, with a heavy body, short legs, and a long fleshy proboscis.

Past tense and past participle of 'tap'. To have drawn liquid from a container through a tap or spout.

A person or thing that taps something, especially a person who taps telephone lines to listen to conversations secretly.

The action or sound of striking something lightly, especially with repeated quick blows.

a room in a pub or hotel where beer and other drinks are served from a tap.

The main, thick, central root of a plant that grows straight down and from which smaller roots branch out.

A restaurant, typically a small and casual one, specializing in tacos and other Mexican food.