English words starting with T

a sum of two pence, especially in pre-decimal british currency.

a head covering for a man, worn especially by muslims and sikhs, made from a long piece of cloth wound tightly around the head.

Wearing a turban.

(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

the quality of being cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

shaped like an inverted cone or a spinning top; spiral.

a machine or engine that uses a wheel or blades that are turned by the pressure of water, air, or gas to produce power.

a turbine used to increase the power of an internal combustion engine by using exhaust gases to drive a compressor that forces extra air into the intake.

(of an engine) having a turbocharger to increase its power and efficiency.

A supercharger driven by a turbine powered by the engine's exhaust gases, used to increase an internal-combustion engine's power and efficiency.

a type of jet engine in which part of the thrust is provided by a turbine-driven fan that forces air rearwards around the engine.

a type of jet engine in which the air drawn in is compressed by a turbine-driven compressor, mixed with fuel, ignited, and then expelled to provide thrust.

a very fast elevator or lift, especially as featured in science fiction.

An aircraft powered by a jet engine that drives a propeller.

a large, flat, diamond-shaped edible sea fish with both eyes on the upper side of its body.

a state of violent or uneven movement in air or water.

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

a piece of solid waste from the bowels

a large, deep, usually covered dish used for serving soup or stew.

the surface of the ground consisting of grass and the soil it is growing in

(of language, writing, or style) complicated and difficult to understand; not clear or simple.

A person from Turkey or of Turkish descent.

a large bird of the pheasant family, native to north america, that is bred for its meat

Relating to a large family of languages spoken in a region from Turkey to Siberia, including Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Uzbek.

Of or relating to Turkey, its people, or their language.

Relating to both Turkey and Iraq, or their mutual relations.

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

to move or cause to move in a circular direction around a central point

(of directions or a navigation system) giving instructions at each stage of a route

Relating to the end of one century and the beginning of the next, especially the transition from the 19th to the 20th century.

something that causes a feeling of excitement or pleasure, especially of a sexual nature

a complete change of opinion, plan, or behaviour

a complete change from a bad situation to a good one

A metal coupling device consisting of a threaded barrel with a screw thread at each end, used to adjust the tension or length of a rod, cable, or wire.

A person who deserts one party or cause to join an opposing one; a traitor.

a rejection or refusal of an offer or request

Moved or caused to move around an axis or point; changed direction.

Folded or bent downwards or inwards.

(of a nose) short and pointing slightly upwards

a place where a road or path branches off from another

A round root vegetable with white or yellow flesh and a purple, red, or greenish skin.

supplied, built, or installed in a fully complete and ready-to-use condition

a road that leads off a main road or highway

the number of people who attend an event or vote in an election

The amount of business done by a company in a particular period, measured by the money received from sales.

a road that drivers must pay to use, especially one with gates where the payment is collected

A mechanical gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms that allow people to pass through one at a time, typically after payment or authorization.

a circular revolving platform, such as the one on a record player that holds the record while it is being played.

a clear, strong-smelling liquid used especially for making paint thinner and for cleaning paint from brushes and skin.

Wickedness or depravity of character or behavior.

a greenish-blue semi-precious stone

a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, especially of a castle.

having turrets or small towers

a reptile with a hard round shell that lives in or near water and can pull its head and legs into its shell

a small, slender dove with a soft purring call, noted for its apparent affection for its mate.

a high, close-fitting collar on a sweater or other garment that folds over and covers the neck.

Relating to Tuscany, its inhabitants, or its dialect of Italian.

Of or relating to a style of architecture, interior design, or cuisine that is characteristic of or inspired by the Italian region of Tuscany, often featuring rustic, simple, and earthy elements.

A long pointed tooth, especially of a horse or boar

A long, pointed tooth, especially one which protrudes from the closed mouth, as in the elephant, walrus, or wild boar.

to fight or struggle in a rough, noisy, or uncontrolled way, especially in order to get something.

a small area of grass or similar plants that is thicker or higher than the ground around it

An exclamation expressing impatience, annoyance, or mild rebuke.

a person who is being taught or instructed by a tutor

the teaching and instruction given by a tutor; guardianship or protection.

Relating to or providing protection, especially of a guardian or a protective spirit.

a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group

relating to or given by a tutor

the act of giving private instruction to a single pupil or a small group.

A member of a traditionally pastoralist people forming a minority ethnic group in Rwanda and Burundi.

Controlled or ruled by members of the Tutsi ethnic group.

Led or dominated by members of the Tutsi ethnic group.

(of a passage in a musical score) to be performed by all voices or instruments together.

a short, stiff skirt made of many layers of material, worn by female ballet dancers.

A man's dinner jacket, typically black, worn for formal evening occasions.

a man's jacket for formal evening events, traditionally black or midnight blue, not having tails and often worn with matching trousers and a bow tie.

wearing a tuxedo.

a piece of electronic equipment with a screen that receives and shows broadcast signals with moving pictures and sound

silly, trivial, or pretentious talk or writing; nonsense.

an archaic or literary term for the number two; a pair or couple.

a sharp, ringing sound like that made by a tight string when plucked.

having a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string.

A vulgar slang term for a foolish or contemptible person.

to make a small change to something in order to improve it

making fine adjustments to something in order to improve its performance or to achieve a desired result.

excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.

a rough, woolen cloth, typically woven in two or more colors to create a flecked or muted pattern.

(of a person, especially from an upper-class background) interested in traditional academic or artistic subjects, and often wearing informal, comfortable clothes made of tweed cloth.

A child between the ages of approximately 9 and 12, especially one considered too old for toys but too young for full teenage interests.

A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

a loudspeaker designed to reproduce high-frequency sounds.

to pluck, grasp, or remove something (especially hair) with or as if with tweezers

a small tool with two narrow arms joined at one end, used for picking up, pulling out, or handling very small objects.

Constituting number twelve in a sequence; 12th.

Relating to the period from the years 1101 to 1200.

relating to the final year of secondary school in the us education system, typically for students aged 17 or 18.

the number equivalent to the product of three and four; one more than eleven, or two less than fourteen; 12.

A standardized chord progression, typically over twelve measures (bars), that forms the harmonic foundation of much blues and rock music.

Measuring twelve feet in length, height, or dimension.

A unit of measurement for the diameter of a shotgun bore, based on the number of lead balls of that diameter required to make one pound.

lasting for twelve hours

describing a phonograph record, typically a single, with a diameter of twelve inches, often used for extended or high-fidelity recordings.

of, relating to, or based on a program of recovery from addiction or compulsive behavior that involves following twelve specific guiding principles or stages

The time thirty minutes after twelve o'clock, either noon or midnight.

Being twelve years of age

Being twelve years of age

Constituting number twenty in a sequence; 20th.

relating to the period from 1901 to 2000

The number 20

Having a value or cost of twenty dollars.

The number equivalent to the product of two and fourteen; one more than twenty-seven, or twelve less than forty; 28.

Being twenty-eight years of age

Constituting number twenty-eight in a sequence; 28th.

Constituting number twenty-five in a sequence; 25th.

Coming next after the twentieth in position

Relating to the period from the year 2001 to 2100; modern and current.

the number 25

Being twenty-five years of age

Being twenty-five years of age.

Used to describe something that is twenty feet in length, height, or measurement.