7-Letter Words Starting With T
Here's the list of all the 1950 7-Letter Words Starting With T in the English Language.
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| through | 1. having finished or arrived at completion 2. (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes More Definitions → |
| thought | 1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about 2. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
| traffic | 1. the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time 2. buying and selling; especially illicit trade More Definitions → |
| testing | 1. the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works 2. an examination of the characteristics of something More Definitions → |
| teacher | 1. a person whose occupation is teaching 2. a personified abstraction that teaches More Definitions → |
| trading | 1. buying or selling securities or commodities More Definitions → |
| therapy | 1. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) More Definitions → |
| talking | 1. an exchange of ideas via conversation More Definitions → |
| theatre | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
| tourism | 1. the business of providing services to tourists More Definitions → |
| theater | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
| transit | 1. make a passage or journey from one place to another 2. pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian of a place) More Definitions → |
| trouble | 1. a source of difficulty 2. an angry disturbance More Definitions → |
| totally | 1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely More Definitions → |
| treated | 1. subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent 2. given medical care or treatment More Definitions → |
| threads | 1. informal terms for clothing More Definitions → |
| typical | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. conforming to a type More Definitions → |
| tonight | 1. the present or immediately coming night 2. during the night of the present day More Definitions → |
| trailer | 1. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind 2. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future More Definitions → |
| turning | 1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 2. act of changing in practice or custom More Definitions → |
| tourist | 1. someone who travels for pleasure More Definitions → |
| trusted | 1. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence More Definitions → |
| thermal | 1. relating to or associated with heat 2. of or relating to a hot spring More Definitions → |
| telling | 1. an act of narration 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
| telecom | 1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically More Definitions → |
| trained | 1. shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
| tobacco | 1. leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion 2. aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs More Definitions → |
| teenage | 1. being of the age 13 through 19 More Definitions → |
| torture | 1. extreme mental distress 2. unbearable physical pain More Definitions → |
| tracked | 1. having tracks More Definitions → |
| tracker | 1. someone who tracks down game More Definitions → |
| thereof | 1. of or concerning this or that 2. from that circumstance or source More Definitions → |
| tuition | 1. a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education) 2. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) More Definitions → |
| trainer | 1. one who trains other persons or animals 2. simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane More Definitions → |
| tribune | 1. (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests 2. the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne More Definitions → |
| trigger | 1. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun 2. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen More Definitions → |
| theorem | 1. a proposition deducible from basic postulates 2. an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth More Definitions → |
| tribute | 1. something given or done as an expression of esteem 2. payment by one nation for protection by another More Definitions → |
| thereby | 1. by that means or because of that More Definitions → |
| timothy | 1. grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay 2. a grass grown for hay More Definitions → |
| trinity | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. three people considered as a unit More Definitions → |
| toolbox | 1. a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools More Definitions → |
| terrace | 1. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence 2. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) More Definitions → |
| tension | 1. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense 2. the physical condition of being stretched or strained More Definitions → |
| texture | 1. the feel of a surface or a fabric 2. the essential quality of something More Definitions → |
| thunder | 1. move fast, noisily, and heavily 2. utter words loudly and forcefully More Definitions → |
| textile | 1. of or relating to fabrics or fabric making 2. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers More Definitions → |
| twisted | 1. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
| tactics | 1. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy 2. a plan for attaining a particular goal More Definitions → |
| toddler | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk More Definitions → |
| trustee | 1. a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit 2. members of a governing board More Definitions → |
| tsunami | 1. a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption More Definitions → |
| terrain | 1. a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential More Definitions → |
| tragedy | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity More Definitions → |
| triumph | 1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest 2. the exultation of victory More Definitions → |
| tractor | 1. a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications 2. a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans More Definitions → |
| touched | 1. having come into contact 2. being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion More Definitions → |
| therein | 1. (formal) in or into that thing or place More Definitions → |
| tanning | 1. process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light 2. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment More Definitions → |
| taxable | 1. (of goods or funds) subject to taxation More Definitions → |
| torrent | 1. a heavy rain 2. a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) More Definitions → |
| terrier | 1. any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground More Definitions → |
| topical | 1. of or relating to or arranged by topics 2. pertaining to the surface of a body part More Definitions → |
| trilogy | 1. a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme More Definitions → |
| thyroid | 1. of or relating to the thyroid gland 2. suggestive of a thyroid disorder More Definitions → |
| trapped | 1. place in a confining or embarrassing position 2. catch in or as if in a trap More Definitions → |
| tasting | 1. a small amount (especially of food or wine) 2. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds More Definitions → |
| trumpet | 1. proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet 2. play or blow on the trumpet More Definitions → |
| trivial | 1. (informal) small and of little importance 2. of little substance or significance More Definitions → |
| tightly | 1. in a tight or constricted manner 2. securely fixed or fastened More Definitions → |
| titanic | 1. of great force or power More Definitions → |
| turbine | 1. rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate More Definitions → |
| trolley | 1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity More Definitions → |
| tracing | 1. the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline 2. a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image More Definitions → |
| trainee | 1. someone who is being trained More Definitions → |
| trivium | 1. (Middle Ages) an introductory curriculum at a medieval university involving grammar and logic and rhetoric; considered to be a triple way to eloquence More Definitions → |
| tornado | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive More Definitions → |
| thereto | 1. to that More Definitions → |
| tagging | 1. attach a tag or label to 2. touch a player while he is holding the ball More Definitions → |
| thistle | 1. any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves More Definitions → |
| testify | 1. give testimony in a court of law 2. provide evidence for More Definitions → |
| thieves | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
| textual | 1. of or relating to or based on a text More Definitions → |
| toaster | 1. someone who who drinks to the health of someone or the success of some venture 2. a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread More Definitions → |
| thereon | 1. on that More Definitions → |
| trimmed | 1. remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size 2. decorate, as with ornaments More Definitions → |
| tapping | 1. cut a female screw thread with a tap 2. draw from or dip into to get something More Definitions → |
| turnout | 1. the group that gathers together for a particular occasion 2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park More Definitions → |
| tipping | 1. cause to tilt 2. mark with a tip More Definitions → |
| tubular | 1. constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids) More Definitions → |
| tyranny | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 2. dominance through threat of punishment and violence More Definitions → |
| tedious | 1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness 2. using or containing too many words More Definitions → |
| trimmer | 1. a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs 2. a machine that trims timber More Definitions → |
| teasing | 1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 2. playful vexation More Definitions → |
| topping | 1. a flavorful addition on top of a dish 2. be superior or better than some standard More Definitions → |
| twelfth | 1. position 12 in a countable series of things 2. one part in twelve equal parts More Definitions → |
| trooper | 1. a soldier in a motorized army unit 2. a mounted police officer More Definitions → |
| tangent | 1. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point 2. ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
| tempest | 1. a violent commotion or disturbance 2. (literary) a violent wind More Definitions → |
| typhoon | 1. a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans More Definitions → |
| turnkey | 1. someone who guards prisoners More Definitions → |
| tighten | 1. make tight or tighter 2. become tight or tighter More Definitions → |
| tearing | 1. shedding tears 2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid More Definitions → |
| thrifty | 1. mindful of the future in spending money 2. careful and diligent in the use of resources More Definitions → |
| totaled | 1. used of automobiles; completely demolished More Definitions → |
| turmoil | 1. a violent disturbance 2. violent agitation More Definitions → |
| tourney | 1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner 2. engage in a tourney More Definitions → |
| thinner | 1. of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section 2. lacking excess flesh More Definitions → |
| treason | 1. a crime that undermines the offender's government 2. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior More Definitions → |
| tenancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant More Definitions → |
| twister | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts More Definitions → |
| thinker | 1. an important intellectual 2. someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision) More Definitions → |
| tequila | 1. Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant More Definitions → |
| tapered | 1. becoming gradually narrower More Definitions → |
| tensile | 1. of or relating to tension 2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out More Definitions → |
| trident | 1. a spear with three prongs More Definitions → |
| thirsty | 1. feeling a need or desire to drink 2. needing moisture More Definitions → |
| tangled | 1. in a confused mass 2. highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious More Definitions → |
| tainted | 1. touched by rot or decay More Definitions → |
| tabular | 1. of or pertaining to or arranged in table form 2. flat; like a table in form More Definitions → |
| tropics | 1. the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate More Definitions → |
| trucker | 1. someone who drives a truck as an occupation More Definitions → |
| torpedo | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
| tabloid | 1. sensationalist journalism 2. newspaper with half-size pages More Definitions → |
| toasted | 1. browned over by exposure to heat More Definitions → |
| tactile | 1. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch 2. producing a sensation of touch More Definitions → |
| torsion | 1. a tortuous and twisted shape or position 2. a twisting force More Definitions → |
| torment | 1. unbearable physical pain 2. extreme mental distress More Definitions → |
| twinkle | 1. gleam or glow intermittently 2. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner More Definitions → |
| tending | 1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something 2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward More Definitions → |
| ticking | 1. a metallic tapping sound 2. a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers More Definitions → |
| travail | 1. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child 2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
| thirdly | 1. in the third place More Definitions → |
| termite | 1. whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood More Definitions → |
| trouser | 1. a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers More Definitions → |
| trickle | 1. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream 2. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid More Definitions → |
| tonnage | 1. a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship More Definitions → |
| traitor | 1. someone who betrays his country by committing treason 2. a person who says one thing and does another More Definitions → |
| tumbler | 1. a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. 2. a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom More Definitions → |
| tweeter | 1. a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds More Definitions → |
| tetanus | 1. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages 2. a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses More Definitions → |
| takeoff | 1. a departure; especially of airplanes 2. the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne More Definitions → |
| triplet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy More Definitions → |
| trellis | 1. train on a trellis, as of a vine 2. latticework used to support climbing plants More Definitions → |
| trotter | 1. foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food 2. a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing More Definitions → |
| tillage | 1. arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops 2. the cultivation of soil for raising crops More Definitions → |
| twofold | 1. having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities 2. twice as great or many More Definitions → |
| tritium | 1. a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms More Definitions → |
| toluene | 1. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels More Definitions → |
| telefax | 1. send something via a facsimile machine More Definitions → |
| tenured | 1. appointed for life and not subject to dismissal except for a grave crime More Definitions → |
| tallied | 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. gain points in a game More Definitions → |
| truffle | 1. any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe 2. edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber More Definitions → |
| tripoli | 1. a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing More Definitions → |
| tinting | 1. the act of adding a tinge of color More Definitions → |
| trample | 1. tread or stomp heavily or roughly 2. injure by trampling or as if by trampling More Definitions → |
| thermos | 1. vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks More Definitions → |
| tableau | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
| tidings | 1. information about recent and important events More Definitions → |
| trinket | 1. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing More Definitions → |
| trypsin | 1. an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units More Definitions → |
| typhoid | 1. serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water More Definitions → |
| tripped | 1. miss a step and fall or nearly fall 2. cause to stumble More Definitions → |
| tremble | 1. move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways 2. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement More Definitions → |
| thrower | 1. a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn 2. someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm) More Definitions → |
| transom | 1. a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door 2. a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it More Definitions → |
| trapper | 1. someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs) More Definitions → |
| tempera | 1. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk More Definitions → |
| termini | 1. a place where something ends or is complete 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
| thither | 1. to or toward that place; away from the speaker More Definitions → |
| trophic | 1. of or relating to nutrition More Definitions → |
| topsoil | 1. the layer of soil on the surface More Definitions → |
| tapioca | 1. granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings More Definitions → |
| tongued | 1. having a manner of speaking as specified; often used in combination 2. provided with or resembling a tongue; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| tadpole | 1. a larval frog or toad More Definitions → |
| tenuous | 1. having thin consistency 2. very thin in gauge or diameter More Definitions → |
| trekker | 1. a traveler who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country) More Definitions → |
| topiary | 1. a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals 2. making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees More Definitions → |
| ternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. having three units or components or elements More Definitions → |
| teeming | 1. abundantly filled with especially living things More Definitions → |
| truancy | 1. failure to attend (especially school) More Definitions → |
| taxicab | 1. a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money More Definitions → |
| toothed | 1. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex 2. having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed More Definitions → |
| tranche | 1. a portion of something (especially money) More Definitions → |
| titular | 1. of or relating to a legal title to something 2. of or bearing a title signifying status or function More Definitions → |
| trapeze | 1. a swing used by circus acrobats More Definitions → |
| taproot | 1. (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem 2. something that provides an important central source for growth or development More Definitions → |
| thimble | 1. as much as a thimble will hold 2. a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container More Definitions → |
| tramway | 1. a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers 2. the track on which trams or streetcars run More Definitions → |
| takings | 1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property More Definitions → |
| triplex | 1. having three units or components or elements More Definitions → |
| tarnish | 1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically 2. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation More Definitions → |
| trachea | 1. membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi 2. one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids More Definitions → |
| trundle | 1. move heavily 2. a low bed to be slid under a higher bed More Definitions → |
| takeout | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit More Definitions → |
| taffeta | 1. a crisp smooth lustrous fabric More Definitions → |
| tantrum | 1. a display of bad temper More Definitions → |
| thicket | 1. a dense growth of bushes More Definitions → |
| typeset | 1. set in type More Definitions → |
| taurine | 1. of or relating to or resembling a bull 2. a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals More Definitions → |
| trawler | 1. a fisherman who use a trawl net 2. a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish More Definitions → |
| tremolo | 1. (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones 2. vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one More Definitions → |
| tankard | 1. large drinking vessel with one handle More Definitions → |
| thawing | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
| thorium | 1. a soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element; isotope 232 is used as a power source in nuclear reactors; occurs in thorite and in monazite sands More Definitions → |
| topmost | 1. at or nearest to the top More Definitions → |
| tiniest | 1. very small More Definitions → |
| thinned | 1. lose thickness; become thin or thinner 2. make thin or thinner More Definitions → |
| tangier | 1. tasting sour like a lemon More Definitions → |
| thickly | 1. spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue 2. in a concentrated manner More Definitions → |
| texting | 1. the act of sending messages via SMS More Definitions → |
| thicken | 1. make thick or thicker 2. become thick or thicker More Definitions → |
| trestle | 1. a supporting tower used to support a bridge 2. sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop More Definitions → |
| tanager | 1. any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males More Definitions → |
| tannery | 1. workplace where skins and hides are tanned More Definitions → |
| tugging | 1. pull hard 2. strive and make an effort to reach a goal More Definitions → |
| thiamin | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
| tugboat | 1. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships More Definitions → |
| trodden | 1. put down or press the foot, place the foot 2. tread or stomp heavily or roughly More Definitions → |
| titania | 1. a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability More Definitions → |
| tearful | 1. showing sorrow 2. filled with or marked by tears More Definitions → |
| triceps | 1. any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii) More Definitions → |
| timpani | 1. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it More Definitions → |
| tenfold | 1. containing ten or ten parts 2. by ten times as much More Definitions → |
| toenail | 1. drive obliquely 2. the nail at the end of a toe More Definitions → |
| trisomy | 1. chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell More Definitions → |
| tripper | 1. (slang) someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations 2. a walker or runner who trips and almost falls More Definitions → |
| tailing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
| tenable | 1. based on sound reasoning or evidence More Definitions → |
| tokamak | 1. a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle More Definitions → |
| tipster | 1. one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) More Definitions → |
| trotted | 1. run at a moderately swift pace 2. ride at a trot More Definitions → |
| toiling | 1. doing arduous or unpleasant work More Definitions → |
| tempura | 1. vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried More Definitions → |
| tacitly | 1. in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement More Definitions → |
| thruway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
| trefoil | 1. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves 2. a plant of the genus Trifolium More Definitions → |
| topsail | 1. a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast More Definitions → |
| tacking | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. (nautical) the act of changing tack More Definitions → |
| tangram | 1. a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs More Definitions → |
| tinfoil | 1. foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead More Definitions → |
| topside | 1. (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline More Definitions → |
| turnoff | 1. something causing antagonism or loss of interest 2. a side road where you can turn off More Definitions → |
| tweezer | 1. a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping More Definitions → |
| taxiway | 1. a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport More Definitions → |
| tatting | 1. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle 2. the act or art of making handmade lace More Definitions → |
| topcoat | 1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter More Definitions → |
| toccata | 1. a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style More Definitions → |
| tilling | 1. cultivation of the land in order to raise crops More Definitions → |
| tickler | 1. a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done More Definitions → |
| toughen | 1. make tough or tougher More Definitions → |
| tactful | 1. having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others 2. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people More Definitions → |
| treacle | 1. a pale cane syrup 2. writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental More Definitions → |
| treetop | 1. the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant More Definitions → |
| thymine | 1. a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine More Definitions → |
| tardive | 1. late-occurring (especially with reference to symptoms of a disease) More Definitions → |
| tensely | 1. in a tense manner More Definitions → |
| tigress | 1. a female tiger More Definitions → |
| timolol | 1. a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks More Definitions → |
| timidly | 1. in a shy or timid or bashful manner More Definitions → |