English words starting with T

A thick, black, sticky liquid obtained from coal or wood, used for making roads, preserving wood, etc.

Resembling or having the characteristics of tar, especially in being thick, sticky, and dark.

A heavy paper impregnated with tar, used in construction as a waterproofing layer.

a large, hairy spider found in warm regions, some types of which have a bite that is painful but not usually deadly to humans.

the quality of being late or slow

slow to act, move, or happen; late

The weight of a container or vehicle that is deducted from the gross weight to obtain the weight of the goods carried.

An object, person, or place that is deliberately chosen to be attacked or criticized.

Aimed at a particular person, group, or thing; directed.

Present participle and gerund of 'target'. The act of selecting something or someone as an object of attention, action, or attack.

a tax that a government charges on goods coming into or sometimes going out of a country

a mixture of tar and crushed stones used as a material for making road surfaces, airport runways, etc.

A small mountain lake, especially one formed by glaciers.

to make or become less bright or a different color as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

Having lost brightness or luster; stained or discolored.

A tropical Asian plant with a starchy root that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

a set of special playing cards used for telling what will happen in the future

a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, used as a protective covering.

a heavy, waterproof paper impregnated with tar, used especially in construction as a protective underlayer for roofs.

A sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material, often cloth or plastic, used as a protective covering.

a large silvery game fish of warm coastal waters, known for its leaps when hooked.

a plant with narrow green leaves that are used as a herb to flavour food

Covered or coated with tar.

To stay longer than intended; to delay leaving

relating to the tarsus or the bones that form the ankle and upper foot.

an open pastry case containing a sweet or savory filling

(of a person or their speech) sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone or manner.

a pattern of coloured squares and lines that cross each other at right angles, used especially on cloth, and originally from scotland

a hard, yellowish substance that forms on the teeth

a small pastry shell or pie filled with fruit, jam, or custard.

in a sharp, sour, or unpleasant way, especially in speech or manner

A sharp, sour, or bitter taste or flavor.

A piece of work to be done or undertaken, especially one that is difficult or requires effort.

A temporary group or unit formed to carry out a specific task or mission.

Focused on or directed towards the completion of specific tasks.

Connected with or relevant to a specific job or piece of work.

A bar on a computer screen, typically at the bottom, that shows icons representing open applications and other system functions.

A person who imposes a harsh or heavy workload on others.

Of or relating to the island of Tasmania, its inhabitants, or its flora and fauna.

a decoration made of a bunch of threads tied together at one end and hanging free at the other, used on clothing, curtains, etc.

decorated with a tassel or tassels

the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth

any of the small sensory organs on the tongue and in the mouth that allow you to recognize the flavours of food and drink.

showing good judgment about what is attractive, appropriate, or of good quality

in a way that shows good aesthetic judgment or appropriate style

having little or no flavor

the quality of lacking good taste or aesthetic judgment

a person who decides or influences what is or will become stylish and popular, especially in matters of culture, fashion, or taste.

A person whose job is to test the quality of food or drink by tasting it.

An event at which people can try different foods or drinks

having a pleasant, strong, or savory flavor

a rectangular mat used as a floor covering in a japanese house, traditionally made of rice straw and soft rush, and forming a standard unit of room size.

a potato

A torn and ragged piece of cloth or paper.

Old and torn; in poor condition

Irregular pieces of old, torn, or ragged cloth

to talk about other people's private lives, especially in a way that is unkind or disapproving.

a person, especially a child, who tells someone in authority about something bad that another person has done.

a permanent image, pattern, or word on the skin created by using needles to put colors under the skin

Having a permanent design or pattern made on the skin by pricking it and inserting pigment.

the process or practice of marking the skin with indelible designs by puncturing it and inserting pigment.

a person whose job is to create permanent designs on a person's skin by inserting ink with a needle.

Worn and shabby; in poor condition.

The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (Τ, τ), corresponding to the English 't'.

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'teach'.

to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things, laughing at their failures, etc.

Intended to provoke or mock someone in a scornful or contemptuous way.

in a way that is intended to provoke someone by making scornful or insulting remarks

a brownish-grey colour

A chemical compound found in the body, especially in bile, and often added to energy drinks.

Pulled or drawn tight; not slack.

To become tight or tense, or to make something tight or tense.

in a way that is stretched or pulled tight

The state or quality of being stretched tight.

(of a statement) repeating the same thing in different words, especially in a way that is unnecessary and unhelpful.

The saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault in style.

A place where people can buy and drink alcoholic drinks, and sometimes get simple meals.

a greek restaurant or small cafe, often serving simple food and drinks.

Cheap and showy but of poor quality

of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color

A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

(of an investment, account, or financial product) offering a reduction in tax liability under current laws.

Used to describe a government policy or political ideology that is characterized by high levels of taxation and public expenditure.

A reduction in the amount of tax that people or businesses have to pay.

relating to or involving a reduction in the amount of tax that people or companies have to pay

Able to be subtracted from income or profits before the amount of tax to be paid is calculated.

Describing income or investments on which the payment of tax is postponed until a later date.

(of a financial product or strategy) designed to minimize the amount of tax that must be paid.

The illegal non-payment or underpayment of tax.

Not subject to taxation; free from tax.

Receiving advantageous tax treatment; eligible for tax benefits or deductions.

Exempt from payment of tax.

Describing a person or entity that is required to pay taxes or that does pay taxes.

The process of organizing and calculating one's financial information to file a tax return.

The percentage or amount at which something, especially income or goods, is taxed.

Connected with or concerning taxes.

A financial arrangement or investment that allows a person or company to legally reduce or avoid paying taxes.

Describing income or investments on which tax is not paid until a later date, or on which tax advantages are allowed.

Financed or funded by taxes.

Relating to the creation and drafting of tax laws and legislation.

subject to taxation; on which tax must be paid.

the system of imposing taxes; the act of taxing.

(past tense and past participle of 'tax') imposed a compulsory financial charge or other levy upon

a person or entity that imposes or levies a tax.

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere

A person whose job is to prepare, stuff, and mount the skins of dead animals so that they look lifelike.

the art or process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals to make them look lifelike.

requiring a lot of mental or physical effort; demanding.

a defined path on an airport for aircraft to move on the ground between runways and terminals or hangars.

A person whose job is to collect taxes for the government, especially an official from a tax authority.

A taxonomic group of any rank, such as a species, family, or class.

relating to the scientific process of classifying and naming living things into groups based on their similarities.

In a way that relates to the classification of organisms or other things into ordered categories.

A scientist who specializes in the theory and practice of classifying organisms into ordered systems.

A system for naming and organizing things, especially plants and animals, into groups that share similar qualities.

a person who pays taxes or who is subject to taxation.

Paid for by money collected from taxpayers.

Paid for by money collected from taxpayers.

Financed by or receiving money from taxpayers.