tab n. the bill in a restaurant
tabard n. a short sleeveless outer garment emblazoned with his coat of arms worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
tabasco n. very hot red peppers; usually long and thin; some very small
tabbouleh n. (Lebanese) a finely chopped salad with tomatoes and parsley and mint and scallions and bulgur wheat
tabby adj. having a gray or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats@n. a cat with a gray or tawny coat mottled with black; female cat
tabernacle n. a tent sanctuary used by the Israelites during the Exodus; a receptacle for the consecrated elements of the Eucharist; a house of worship
tabes n. wasting of the body during a chronic disease
tabi n. a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese
tabis n. a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese
tablature n. a musical notation indicating the fingering to be used
table n. a set of data arranged in rows and columns; see table 1; a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top supported by one or more vertical legs; it was a sturdy table@v. hold back to a later time
tableau n. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting); any dramatic scene
tablecloth n. a covering spread over a dining table
tablefork n. a fork for eating at a table
tableland n. a flat highland
tablemate n. someone you dine with
tablespoon n. as much as a tablespoon will hold; a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving
tablespoonful n. as much as a tablespoon will hold
tablet n. a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription; a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge; a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
tabletop n. the top horizontal surface of a table
tableware n. articles for use at the table
tabloid n. sensationalist journalism; newspaper with half-size pages
taboo v. declare as sacred and forbidden@adj. excluded from use or mention; a taboo subject@n. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other S Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
tabooli n. (Lebanese) a finely chopped salad with tomatoes and parsley and mint and scallions and bulgur wheat
tabor n. a small drum with one head of soft calfskin
taboret n. a low stool in the shape of a drum
tabour n. a small drum with one head of soft calfskin
tabouret n. a low stool in the shape of a drum
tabu adj. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands; excluded from use or mention@n. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other S Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
tabular adj. arranged or displayed systematically in table form; flat; like a table in form
tabularise v. arrange in tabular form
tabularize v. arrange in tabular form
tabulate v. arrange in tabular form
tabulation n. information set out in tabular form; the act of putting into tabular form; the tabulation of the results
tabulator n. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
tacamahac n. poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves
tach n. an instrument for indicating speed of rotation
tacheometer n. a theodolite designed for rapid measurements
tachistoscope n. an instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures
tachogram n. a graphical record of speed and distance produced by a tachograph
tachograph n. a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
tachometer n. an instrument for indicating speed of rotation
tachycardia n. abnormally rapid heartbeat
tachylite n. a basic or basalt glass
tachymeter n. a theodolite designed for rapid measurements
tacit adj. indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly; a tacit agreement
tacitly adv. in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
taciturn adj. habitually reserved and uncommunicative
taciturnity n. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
taciturnly adv. without speaking
tack v. fasten with tacks; tack the notice on the board; change direction@n. the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails; a short nail with a sharp point and a large head; equipment for a horse
tackiness n. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
tacking n. loose temporary stitches; (nautical) the act of changing tack
tackle v. accept as a challenge; set about dealing with; I'll try to tackle this difficult task@n. the person who plays that position on a football team; the right tackle is a straight A student; ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
tackler n. a football player who tackles the ball carrier
tackling n. taking the bull by the horns
tacky adj. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch; tacky varnish; tastelessly showy
taco n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for a person of Mexican descent; (Mexico) a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
taconite n. a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore
tact n. consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence
tactful adj. having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion; showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; a tactful way of correcting someone
tactfully adv. showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner; he stepped tactfully in to prevent trouble
tactfulness n. consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence
tactic n. a plan for attaining a particular goal
tactical adj. of or pertaining to tactics; a tactical error
tactically adv. with regard to tactics; the tactically useful province is still firmly in the rebels' hands
tactician n. a person who is skilled at planning tactics
tactics n. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
tactile adj. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; a tactile reflex; producing a sensation of touch; tactile qualities
tactility n. the faculty of perceiving (via the skin) pressure or heat or pain
tactless adj. lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age; showing skill in handling difficult situations
tactlessly adv. without tact; in a tactless manner; at the moment of the murder, he is standing in front of television cameras and talking tactlessly
tactlessness n. the quality of lacking tact
tactual adj. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; producing a sensation of touch; the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair
tactually adv. by touch; he perceives shapes tactually
tadpole n. a larval frog or toad
tael n. a unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces
taenia n. a narrow band or strip of ribbon worn as a headband; tapeworms parasitic in humans which uses the pig as its intermediate host
taffeta n. a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
taffrail n. the rail around the stern of a ship
taffy n. chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
tag v. attach a tag or label to; as in baseball: touch a player while he is holding the ball; provide with a name or nickname; go after with the intent to catch@n. made of cardboard, plastic, or metal; a small piece of cloth; one child chases the others
tagalong n. someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
tagasaste n. shrub of Canary Islands having bristle-tipped oblanceolate leaves; used as cattle fodder
tagged adj. bearing or marked with a label or tag
taguan n. East Indian flying squirrel
tail v. go after with the intent to catch@adj. (aeronautical) pertaining to the tail section of a plane@n. the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
tailback n. (football) the person who plays tailback; the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
tailboard n. a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailcoat n. full evening dress for men
tailed adj. having a tail
tailfin n. a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane; one of a pair of decorative projections on the rear fenders of an automobile
tailflower n. any of various tropical American plants cultivated for their showy foliage and flowers
tailgate v. follow at a dangerously close distance; of vehicles@n. a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
tailing n. the act of following someone secretly@adj. following surreptitiously; keeping under surveillance
tailless adj. not having a tail
taillight n. usually red; mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
taillike adj. resembling a tail
tailor v. make fit for a specific purpose; style and tailor in a certain fashion; create with cloth; of textiles@n. a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
tailorbird n. tropical Asian warbler that stitches leaves together to form and conceal its nest
tailored adj. severely simple in line or design; a neat tailored suit; of clothing
tailoring n. the occupation of a tailor
tailpiece n. added to extend the length of something
tailpipe n. a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
tailplane n. the horizontal surface of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
tailrace n. a channel that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine
tails n. full evening dress for men
tailspin n. loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse; rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral spin
tailstock n. the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
tailwind n. wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
tailwort n. hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach
taint v. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; contaminate with a disease or microorganism@n. the state of being contaminated
tainted adj. touched by rot or decay; tainted bacon; especially of reputation
taipan n. large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia
taira n. long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central and South America
taka n. the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisas
takahe n. flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules
take v. carry out: take action; as of time or space; take somebody somewhere; can you take me to the main entrance?; get into one's hands, take physically; Can you take this bag, please@n. the income arising from land or other property
takedown n. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; a takedown counts two points; (informal) a crushing remark
taken adj. understood in a certain way; made sense of; a word taken literally; having possession gained especially by force or effort; be affected with an indisposition; the child was taken ill
takeoff n. a departure; especially of airplanes; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; humorous or satirical mimicry
takeout n. food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit@adj. of or involving food to be taken and eaten off the premises; takeout pizza
takeover n. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force; a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
taker n. one who accepts an offer; one who takes a bet or wager
takin n. large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
taking n. the act of someone who picks up or takes something; clothing could be had for the taking@adj. very attractive; capturing interest; something inexpressibly taking in his manner
takings n. the income arising from land or other property
tala n. the basic unit of money in Western Samoa
talapoin n. smallest guenon monkey; of swampy central and west African forests
talc n. a mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate and used in a variety of products@v. apply talcum powder to (one's body)
talcum n. a mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate and used in a variety of products; a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
tale n. an account describing incidents or events; a trivial lie
talebearer n. someone who gossips indiscreetly
talebearing adj. prone to communicate confidential information
talent n. natural qualities or talents; a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity
talented adj. showing a natural aptitude for something
talentlessness n. a lack of talent
talesman n. a person summoned for jury duty
taleteller n. someone who gossips indiscreetly
talipes n. congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
talipot n. tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper
talisman n. a trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil
talismanic adj. possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power; a talismanic amulet
talk v. exchange thoughts; talk with; We often talk business; also used metaphorically: Actions talk louder than words; express in speech; use language; reveal information@n. an exchange of ideas via conversation
talkative adj. full of trivial conversation; unwisely talking too much; friendly and open and willing to talk
talkatively adv. in a chatty loquacious manner
talkativeness n. the quality of being wordy and talkative
talker n. someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech)
talkie n. a movie with synchronized speech and singing
talkily adv. in a chatty loquacious manner
talking adj. (of film) having spoken dialogue; early talking pictures were known as `talkies'; uttering speech; talking heads@n. an exchange of ideas via conversation
talks n. a discussion intended to produce an agreement
talky adj. full of trivial conversation
tall adj. great in vertical dimension; high in stature; tall people; lofty in style; he engages in so much tall talk, one never really realizes what he is saying; (informal) impressively difficult; a tall order
tallboy n. a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
tallgrass n. any of various grasses that are tall and that flourish with abundant moisture
tallish adj. somewhat tall
tallith n. a shawl with a knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer
tallness n. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top; the property of being taller than average stature
tallow n. obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
tally v. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; gain points; keep score, as in games@n. a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; or their first tally came in the 3rd inning
tallyho n. a 4-horse coach used for show and sport
tallyman n. (Brit) one who sells goods on the installment plan; one who keeps a tally of quantity or weight of goods produced or shipped or received
talon n. a sharp hooked claw esp. on a bird of prey
taloned adj. of animals
talus n. a sloping mass of rocks at the base of a cliff; the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
tam n. a woolen cap of Scottish origin
tamable adj. capable of being tamed
tamale n. (Mexican) corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed
tamandu n. small toothless anteater with prehensile tale and four-clawed forelimbs; of tropical South and Central America
tamandua n. small toothless anteater with prehensile tale and four-clawed forelimbs; of tropical South and Central America
tamanoir n. large shaggy-haired toothless anteater with long tongue and powerful claws; of South America
tamarack n. medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark
tamarao n. small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines
tamarau n. small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines
tamarillo n. South American arborescent shrub having pale pink blossoms followed by egg-shaped reddish-brown edible fruit somewhat resembling a tomato in flavor
tamarin n. small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail
tamarind n. long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
tamarindo n. long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
tamarisk n. any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil
tambac n. an alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry and for gilding
tambala n. 100 tambala equal 1 Kwacha
tambour n. a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering; a drum
tambourine n. a shallow one-headed drum with metallic disks in the sides
tame v. correct by punishment or discipline@adj. flat and uninspiring; very restrained or quiet; a tame Christmas party; brought from wildness into a domesticated state; tame animals; very docile; tame obedience
tameable adj. capable of being tamed
tamed adj. brought from wildness into a domesticated state; brought from wildness; the once inhospitable landscape is now tamed
tamely adv. in a tame manner; the labour movement allowed itself to be run out of power tamely
tameness n. the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated; the attribute of having been domesticated
tamer n. one that tames animals
tammy n. plain-woven often glazed fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains; a woolen cap of Scottish origin
tamp v. press down tightly; tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso@n. a tool for tamping (e.g., tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
tamper v. fool or play around with; intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly@n. a tool for tamping (e.g., tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
tampering n. altering something secretly or improperly
tampon n. of cotton; inserted in wound or body cavity to absorb blood or bodily secretions
tan adj. of a light yellowish-brown color@v. treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather; get a tan, form wind or sun@n. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun; a light brown
tanager n. any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males
tanbark n. bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering
tandem n. with two sets of pedals and two seats@adv. one behind the other; ride tandem on a bicycle built for two
tanekaha n. medium-tall celery pine of New Zealand
tang n. a tart spiciness; the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth; common black rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure; brown algae seaweed with serrated edges; any of various coarse seaweeds
tangelo n. hybrid between grapefruit and mandarin orange; cultivated especially in Florida; large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin
tangency n. contact at a single point or along a line; a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
tangent n. a straight line that touches but does not intersect a curve; ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side
tangential adj. of superficial relevance if any; a tangential remark; of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; tangential forces
tangentially adv. in passing; touched on it tangentially
tangerine adj. of a strong reddish orange color@n. a variety of mandarin orange; any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa; a reddish to vivid orange color
tangibility n. the quality of being perceivable by touch
tangible adj. perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; skin with a tangible roughness; possible to be treated as fact; tangible evidence
tangibleness n. the quality of being perceivable by touch
tangibly adv. in a tangible manner; virtue is tangibly rewarded
tanginess n. a tart spiciness
tangle n. a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; they carved their way through the tangle of vines@v. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; tangle or complicate; disarrange or rumple; dishevel
tanglebush n. spiny branching deciduous shrub of southwestern United States having clusters of insignificant yellow-white flowers appearing before leaves followed by attractive black berrylike fruits
tangled adj. in a confused mass; pushed back her tangled hair; highly involved or intricate
tango v. dance a tango@n. a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin; music written in duple time for dancing the tango
tangor n. large citrus tree having large sweet deep orange fruit that is easily peeled; widely cultivated in Florida
tangram n. a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs
tangy adj. tasting sour like a lemon
tank n. an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads; a large (usually metallic) container for holding gases or liquids; as much as a tank will hold@v. store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
tanka n. a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables
tankage n. the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks; the charge for storing something in tanks; the act of storing in tanks
tankard n. large and one-handled drinking vessel
tanker n. a ship designed to carry oil in bulk; a soldier who drives a tank
tankful n. as much as a tank will hold
tanned adj. (of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun; converted to leather by a tanning agent
tanner n. a small British coin worth six pennies; not minted since 1970; a craftsman who tans skins and hides
tannery n. place where skins and hides are tanned
tannia n. tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes
tannic adj. derived from, or resembling, tan or tannin
tannin n. any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine
tannoy n. (British) a loudspeaker
tansy n. common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
tantalite n. a mineral consisting of tantalum oxide of iron and manganese that occurs with niobite or in coarse granite; an ore of tantalum
tantalize v. annoy constantly; harass with persistent criticism or carping
tantalizer n. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
tantalizing adj. arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; a tantalizing taste of success; very pleasantly inviting; a tantalizing aroma
tantalizingly adv. in a tantalizing manner; she smiled at him tantalizingly
tantalum n. a hard gray lustrous metallic element that is highly corrosion-resistant; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
tantamount adj. equivalent in value or meaning; same, selfsame, identical
tantrum n. a display of bad temper; she threw a tantrum
tap v. cut a female screw thread with a tap; draw from or dip into; tap one's memory; strike lightly; draw from; make good use of (resources)@n. the sound made by a gentle blow; a gentle blow; a fixture for drawing water from a pipe or cask
tapa n. thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pturus_albidus; a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark
tapdance v. dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
tape v. fasten or attach with tape; tape the shipping label to the box; record on videotape@n. a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening; he used a piece of tape for a belt; a recording made on magnetic tape
taped adj. secured or held in place by tape; carefully taped pieces of glass served as a windowpane; recorded on tape
tapeline n. a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring
tapenade n. a spread consisting of capers and black olives and anchovies made into a puree with olive oil
taper n. a convex shape that narrows toward a point; the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)@v. diminish gradually
tapered adj. gradually narrowed toward a point; becoming gradually narrower; trousers with tapered legs
tapering n. the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose@adj. gradually narrowed toward a point; a tall tapering spire; becoming gradually narrower; long tapering fingers
tapestried adj. hung or decorated with tapestry
tapestry n. something that is felt to resemble a tapestry in its complexity; the tapestry of European history; a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery; a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
tapeworm n. ribbon-like flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates
taphephobia n. a morbid fear of being buried alive
taphouse n. (British) a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
taping n. a recording made on magnetic tape
tapioca n. granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings
tapir n. large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout
tapis n. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
tappa n. thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pturus_albidus; a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark
tapped adj. in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug; latex from tapped rubber trees
tappet n. a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
tapping n. the sound of light blow or knock; he heard the tapping of the man's cane
taproom n. a room where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
taproot n. main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
taps n. (military) signal to turn the lights out
tapster n. (British) the keeper of a public house
tar n. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue; a man who serves as a sailor@v. coat with tar, as of roofs; cover with tar or asphalt, of roads
taradiddle n. a trivial lie; pretentious or silly talk or writing
tarantella n. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella; a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
tarantelle n. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
tarantism n. a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance; popularly attributed to bite of the S European tarantula or wolf spider
tarantula n. large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement); large hairy tropical spider that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites
tarboosh n. a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown
tardigrade n. an arthropod of the division Tardigrada
tardily adv. without speed; glaciers move tardily; (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly' as in ); later than usual or than expected; notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline
tardiness n. the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
tardy adj. after the expected or usual time; delayed; tardy children are sent to the principal
tare n. any of several weedy vetches grown for forage; weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous; empty container used as a counterbalance to obtain net weight
target n. a reference point to shoot at; a person who is the victim of ridicule or exploitation by some hostile person or influence; the location of the target that is to be hit@v. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
tariff n. a government tax on imports or exports@v. charge a tariff, as for imported goods
tarmac n. a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving; a surface paved with compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar@v. surface with macadam, of a road@adj. covered with paving material
tarmacadam n. a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving; a surface paved with compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar@adj. covered with paving material
tarn n. a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
tarnish v. make dirty or spotty; also used metaphorically@n. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
tarnished adj. especially of reputation; a tarnished reputation
taro n. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants; herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves; tropical starchy tuberous root
tarp n. waterproofed canvas
tarpan n. European wild horse extinct since the early 20th century
tarpaulin n. waterproofed canvas
tarpon n. large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida
tarradiddle n. a trivial lie; pretentious or silly talk or writing
tarragon n. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia; fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
tarriance n. the act of lingering
tarry adj. having the characteristics of pitch or tar@v. be about; leave slowly and hesitantly
tarrying n. the act of lingering
tarsal n. any bone of the tarsus@adj. of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot; tarsal bones
tarsier n. nocturnal arboreal primate of Indonesia and the Philippines having huge eyes and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing; the only primate that spurns all plant material as food living entirely on insects and small vertebrates
tarsitis n. inflammation of the eyelid
tarsus n. the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
tart n. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; small open pie@adj. tasting sour like a lemon; harsh; a tart remark
tartan n. a cloth having a crisscross design
tartar n. a salt used especially in baking powder; a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman; an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
tartaric adj. relating to or derived from or resembling tartar; tartaric acid
tartlet n. small tart usually used as a canape
tartly adv. in a tart manner; `Never mind your immortal soul,' she said tartly
tartness n. the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth; a sharp sour taste
tartrate n. a salt or ester of tartaric acid
tartufe n. a hypocrite who pretends to religious piety (after the protagonist in a play by Moliere)
tartuffe n. a hypocrite who pretends to religious piety (after the protagonist in a play by Moliere)
tarweed n. any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America
tarwood n. New Zealand shrub; New Zealand silver pine of conical habit with long slender flexuous branches; adapted to cold wet summers and high altitudes
task n. any piece of work; a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee:; the endless task of classifying the samples@v. assign a task to; use to the limit
taskmaster n. someone who imposes hard or continuous work
taskmistress n. a woman taskmaster
tasse n. one of two piece of plate armor hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs
tassel n. a bunch of cords fastened at one end
tasseled adj. fringed or adorned with tassels
tasselled adj. fringed or adorned with tassels
tasset n. one of two piece of plate armor hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs
taste v. have flavor; taste of something; perceive by the sense of taste; Can you taste the garlic?@n. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
tastebud n. an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue
tasteful adj. having or showing or conforming to good taste; having flavor; free from what is tawdry or unbecoming
tastefully adv. with taste; in a tasteful manner; the house was tastefully decorated
tastefulness n. elegance indicated by good taste
tasteless adj. lacking flavor; lacking aesthetic or social taste; not pleasing to the sense of taste; deficient in tastefulness; coarse and tasteless luxury
tastelessly adv. without taste or in poor taste; in a tasteless manner; the house was tastelessly decorated
tastelessness n. the property of having no flavor; inelegance indicated by a lack of good taste
taster n. someone who samples food or drink for its quality
tastetester n. someone who samples food or drink for its quality
tastily adv. in a tasty manner; the meal was tastily cooked; with taste; in a tasteful manner
tastiness n. pleasant palatability
tasting n. distinguishing a taste by means of the taste buds; a wine tasting; drinking small amounts slowly; taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
tasty adj. especially pleasing to the taste; a tasty morsel; pleasing to the sense of taste
tat v. make lacework by knotting or looping@n. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
tater n. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
tatou n. about three feet long exclusive of tail
tatouay n. naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America
tatter n. a small piece of cloth
tatterdemalion n. a dirty shabbily clothed urchin
tattered adj. worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing; a man in a tattered shirt; ruined or disrupted; a tattered remnant of its former strength
tattily adv. in a cheap manner
tatting n. handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle; act or process or making tatting or handmade lace
tattle v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly; divulge information or secrets; spill the beans@n. disclosing information or giving evidence about another
tattler n. any of several long-legged shorebirds having a loud whistling cry
tattletale n. someone who gossips indiscreetly
tattling adj. prone to communicate confidential information
tattoo v. stain (skin) with indelible color@n. a drumbeat of bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters; a design on the skin made by tattooing; the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
tatty adj. showing signs of wear and tear; an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains; tastelessly showy
tatu n. about three feet long exclusive of tail
tau n. the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
taught adj. (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction
taunt v. harass with persistent criticism or carping@n. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
taunting adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'@n. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
tauntingly adv. in a playfully teasing manner
tauon n. a lepton of very great mass
taupe n. a brownish gray
taut adj. pulled or drawn tight; taut sails; subjected to great tension; stretched tight; her nerves were taut as the strings of a bow
tauten v. become taut or tauter; make taut or tauter; tauten a rope
tautly adv. in a taut manner; the rope was tautly stretched
tautness n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained; lack of movement or room for movement
tautog n. large dark-colored food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America
tautologic adj. repetition of same sense in different words
tautological adj. repetition of same sense in different words; the phrase `a beginner who has just started' is tautological
tautology n. (in logic) a statement that is necessarily true; the statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology; useless repetition; to say that something is `adequate enough' is a tautology
tavern n. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
taw n. the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
tawdrily adv. in a tastelessly garish manner
tawdriness n. tasteless showiness
tawdry adj. tastelessly showy; tawdry ornaments; cheap and shoddy
tawniness n. a tawny complexion
tawny adj. of a light brown to brownish orange color
tawse n. (Scot) a leather strap for punishing children
tax n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government@v. levy a tax on; determine the court costs of; in court actions; use to the limit
taxability n. liability to taxation
taxable adj. (of goods or funds) subject to taxation; taxable income
taxation n. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government; government income due to taxation
taxi v. travel slowly; ride in a taxicab@n. a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
taxicab n. a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
taxidermist n. a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display
taxidermy n. the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
taxidriver n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
taximan n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
taximeter n. a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride)
taxing adj. not easily borne; wearing; a taxing schedule
taxis n. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus
taxistand n. a place where taxis park while awaiting customers
taxiway n. a paved strip used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
taxman n. someone who collects taxes for the government
taxon n. animal or plant group having natural relations
taxonomic adj. (biology) taxonomic relations
taxonomical adj. (biology)
taxonomically adv. with regard to taxonomy; closely related taxonomically
taxonomy n. a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc; (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification
taxpayer n. someone who pays taxes
taxpaying adj. not exempt from paying taxes; after training they became productivek taxpaying citizens
tayra n. long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central and South America
te n. the syllable naming the the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization
tea n. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; iced tea is a cooling drink; (British) a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea
teaberry n. creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil; spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil
teacake n. (Britain) flat cake made from a raised dough with raisins usually eaten toasted and buttered; (US) any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea
teacart n. cart for serving tea or light refreshments
teach v. impart skills or knowledge to; is not standard; accustom gradually to some action or attitude
teachable adj. ready and willing to be taught; teachable youngsters
teacher n. a person whose occupation is teaching; a personified abstraction that teaches; or experience is a demanding teacher
teachership n. the position of teacher
teaching n. the profession of a teacher; he prepared for teaching while still in college; a doctrine that is taught; the teaching of religion; activities that impart knowledge
teacup n. as much as a teacup will hold; a cup from which tea is drunk
teacupful n. as much as a teacup will hold
teahouse n. (British) a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
teak n. hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding; tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood
teakettle n. for boiling water to make tea
teakwood n. hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding
teal n. a shade of green tinged with blue; any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America
team n. a cooperative unit; two or more draft animals that work together to pull a vehicle@v. form a team
teammate n. a fellow member of a team
teamster n. the driver of a team of horses doing hauling; someone who drives a truck as an occupation
teamwork n. cooperative work done by a team
teapot n. for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
tear v. separate or cause to separate abruptly; tear the paper; to separate or be separated by force; move quickly and violently; strip of feathers@n. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
tearaway adj. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; (`brainish' is archaic)@n. (British) a reckless and impetuous person
teardrop n. anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring); a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
tearful adj. filled with or marked by tears; tearful eyes; showing sorrow
tearfully adv. with tears; in a tearful manner; the man confessed tearfully to having beaten his wife
tearfulness n. sadness expressed by weeping
teargas v. attack with teargas; subject to teargas fumes
tearing adj. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; fervid; in a tearing rage@n. shedding tears
tearless adj. free from tears
tearoom n. (British) a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
tears n. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); she was in tears
teary adj. with eyes full of tears
tease v. annoy persistently; harass with persistent criticism or carping; offer and withdraw; tear into pieces; tease tissue for microscopic examinations; raise the nap of (fabrics)@n. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
teased adj. feeling mild pleasurable excitement
teasel n. any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
teaser n. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity); a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings
teashop n. (British) a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
teasing adj. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it; her lazy teasing smile@n. the act of teasing; provoking someone with persistent annoyances; playful vexation
teasingly adv. in a playfully teasing manner; `You hate things to be out of order, don't you?' she said teasingly
teasle n. any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
teaspoon n. as much as a teaspoon will hold; a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram
teaspoonful n. as much as a teaspoon will hold
teat n. the small projection of a mammary gland
teatime n. (British) a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
teazel n. any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
tec n. a police officer who investigates crimes
tech n. a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
technetium n. a crystalline metallic element not found in nature; occurs as one of the fission products of uranium
technic n. technique
technical adj. of or relating to technique; technical innovation in recent novels; characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences; a technical problem; of or relating to proficiency in a practical skill
technicality n. a detail that is considered insignificant
technically adv. with regard to technique; technically lagging behind the Japanese; with regard to technical skill; a technically brilliant solution
technician n. someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process; someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique
technicolor n. a trademarked method of making color motion pictures
technique n. a practical method or art applied to some particular task; skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
technobabble n. technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects
technocracy n. a form of government in which scientists and technical experts are in control
technocrat n. an advocate of technocracy
technological adj. based in scientific and industrial progress; a technological civilization; of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles; technological development
technologically adv. by means of technology; technologically impossible
technologist n. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
technology n. the practical application of science to commerce or industry; the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
techy adj. easily irritated or annoyed
tectonic adj. (geology) pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust; tectonic plates; of or pertaining to construction or architecture
tectonics n. the science of architecture; the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
teddies n. a woman's sleeveless undergarment
teddy n. a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials); a woman's sleeveless undergarment
tedious adj. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; tedious days on the train; using or containing too many words
tediously adv. in a tedious manner; he plodded tediously forward
tediousness n. dullness owing to length or slowness
tedium n. the feeling of being bored by something tedious; dullness owing to length or slowness
tee n. the starting place for each hole on a golf course; a device that supports a football off the ground preparatory to the kickoff; a short T-shaped peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground@v. place on a tee; tee golf balls
teem v. be teeming, be abuzz
teeming adj. abundantly filled with especially living things; the Third World's teeming millions
teemingness n. rapid increase
teen adj. being of the age 13 through 19; the teen years
teenage adj. being of the age 13 through 19; teenage mothers
teenaged adj. being of the age 13 through 19
teenager n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
teens n. the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20; all the numbers that end in -teen
teensy adj. used informally; very small
teentsy adj. used informally; very small
teeny adj. used informally; very small
teepee n. a native American tent; usually of conical shape
teeter v. move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
teeterboard n. a plaything that is ridden up and down by children at either end
teeth v. grow teeth, of babies
teethe v. cut the baby teeth
teetotal adj. practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
teetotaler n. a total abstainer
teetotaling n. abstaining from alcohol
teetotalism n. abstaining from alcohol
teetotalist n. a total abstainer
teetotaller n. a total abstainer
teetotum n. a conical child's toy tapering to a steel-shod point on which it can be made to spin
teff n. an African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flower of good quality) as well as for forage and hay
teg n. two-year-old sheep
tegular adj. of or relating to or resembling a series of tiles
tegument n. a natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch
teiid n. tropical New World lizard with a long tail and large rectangular scales on the belly and a long tail
teju n. large (to 3 feet) blackish yellow-banded South American lizard; raid henhouses; used as food
tektite n. thought to derive from meteorites
telamon n. a figure of a man used as a supporting column
telecast v. broadcast via television@n. a television broadcast
telecasting n. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
telecommunicate v. communicate long-distance, as via the telephone or e-mail
telecommunication n. communication at a distance (as by telephone or radio)
teleconference n. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
telefax v. send something via a facsimile machine
telegnosis n. apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions
telegnostic adj. obtaining knowledge of distant events allegedly without use of normal sensory mechanisms
telegram n. a message transmitted by telegraph
telegraph n. the apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)@v. send cables, wires, or telegrams
telegrapher n. someone who transmits messages by telegraph
telegraphese n. language characterized by terseness and ellipsis as in telegrams
telegraphic adj. of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph; a telegraphic machine; having the style of a telegram with many short words left out; telegraphic economy of words
telegraphically adv. in a short and concise manner
telegraphist n. someone who transmits messages by telegraph
telegraphy n. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire; the apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
telekinesis n. a the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
telemarketing n. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion
telemeter n. any device for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer
telemetered adj. of or pertaining to telemetry; the telemetered information was recorded and analyzed
telemetry n. automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means
telencephalon n. the anterior division of the forebrain; the cerebrum and related parts of the hypothalamus
teleological adj. of or relating to teleology
teleologist n. advocate of teleology
teleology n. a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes
teleost n. a bony fish of the subclass Teleostei
teleostan n. a bony fish of the subclass Teleostei
telepathic adj. communicating without apparent physical signals
telepathist n. someone with the power of communicating thoughts directly; a magician who seems to discern the thoughts of another person (usually by clever signals from an accomplice)
telepathize v. communicate nonverbally by telepathy
telepathy n. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
telephone n. an instrument that converts sound into signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; I talked to him on the telephone@v. get or try to get into communication by telephone
telephoner n. the person initiating a telephone call
telephonic adj. of or relating to telephony; telephonic connection
telephonist n. someone who helps callers get the person they are calling
telephony n. transmitting speech at a distance
telephoto n. a photograph made with a telephoto lens
telephotograph n. a photograph transmitted and reproduced by telephotography; a photograph made with a telephoto lens
telephotography n. transmission and reproduction of photographs and charts and pictures over a distance; photography using a telephoto lens
teleprinter n. a printing telegraph that operates like a typewriter
teleprocessing n. data processing in which some of the functions are performed in different places and connected by transmission facilities
telerobotics n. the area of robotics that is concerned with the control of robots from a distance
telescope n. an instrument that magnifies the image of distant objects@v. crush together, as of cars in a collision; make smaller or shorter
telescoped adj. shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another; a miracle that anyone survived in the telescoped cars
telescopic adj. visible only with a telescopic; a bright star with a telescopic companion; capable of discerning distant objects; a telescopic eye; having parts that slide one within another; a telescopic antenna
telescopically adv. in a telescopic manner; each of the four legs contains a simple screw jack with a thrust bearing that is operated telescopically inside of two tubes
teleselling n. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion
telethermometer n. a thermometer that registers the temperature at some distant point
teletypewriter n. a printing telegraph that operates like a typewriter
televangelist n. an evangelist who conducts services on television
teleview v. to watch by means of a television receiver -- televiewer n.
televise v. broadcast via television
television n. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; a communication that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points; a receiver that displays television images
televize v. broadcast via television
telex n. a printing telegraph that operates like a typewriter@v. communicate by telex
telfer n. one of the units (or cars) in a telpherage
telferage n. a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity
tell v. express an idea, etc. in words; tell me what is bothering you; let something be known; narrate or give a detailed account of; tell somebody to do something; discern or comprehend; He could tell that she was unhappy
teller n. an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly); an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
telling adj. disclosing unintentionally; a telling smile; powerfully persuasive; a telling presentation; producing a strong effect; a telling gesture@n. an act of narration; informing by words
tellingly adv. in a telling manner; the plain manner of its style all the more tellingly points up the horror of the case
telltale adj. disclosing unintentionally; a telltale panel of lights@n. someone who gossips indiscreetly
tellurian adj. of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air@n. an inhabitant of the earth
telluric adj. of or relating to or containing the chemical element tellurium; of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
telluride n. any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements
tellurium n. a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
telly n. a receiver that displays television images; the British call a tv set a telly
telocentric adj. having the form of a straight rod because the centromere is in a terminal position; a telocentric chromosome
telophase n. the final stage of mitosis; the final stage of meiosis when the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle
telpher n. one of the units (or cars) in a telpherage
telpherage n. a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity
telsontail n. any of several minute primitive wingless and eyeless insects having a cone-shaped head; inhabit damp soil or decaying organic matter
temblor n. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
temerarious adj. presumptuously daring
temerity n. fearless daring
temp n. a worker especially in an office hired on a temporary basis
temper n. a sudden outburst of anger; his temper sparked like damp firewood@v. anneal or toughen by a process of gradually heating and cooling; temper glass; harden by reheating and cooling in oil
tempera n. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk
temperament n. your usual mood; excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
temperamental adj. relating to or caused by temperament; temperamental indifference to neatness; subject to sharply varying moods; a temperamental opera singer
temperamentally adv. by temperament; temperamentally suited to each other
temperance n. the trait of avoiding excesses; abstaining from excess
temperate adj. (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; a temperate region; not extreme in behavior; temperate in his habits; not extreme; temperate in his response to criticism
temperately adv. with restraint; he used the privileges of his office temperately; without extravagance; these preferences are temperately stated; in a sparing manner; without overindulgence; indulged temperately in cocktails
temperateness n. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; an effective temperateness in debate
temperature n. the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity); the somatic sensation of cold or heat
tempered adj. made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment; a sword of tempered steel; adjusted or attuned by adding a counterbalancing element; criticism tempered with kindly sympathy
tempering adj. moderating by making more temperate@n. hardening something by heat treatment
tempest n. a violent commotion or disturbance; it was only a tempest in a teapot; (literary) a violent wind; a tempest swept over the island
tempestuous adj. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
tempestuousness n. a state of wild storminess
template n. a model or standard for making comparisons
temple n. an edifice for the worship of a deity; the flat area on either side of the forehead; the veins in his temple throbbed; a place devoted to special or exalted purposes
templet n. a model or standard for making comparisons
tempo n. the speed at which a composition is to be played; the rate of some repeating event
temporal adj. not eternal; of or relating to or limited by time; temporal processing; of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit); temporal bone; of the material world; temporal possessions of the church
temporality n. the worldly possessions of a church
temporally adv. with regard to temporal order; temporally processed
temporalty n. the worldly possessions of a church; everyone except the clergy
temporarily adv. for a limited time only; not permanently; he will work here temporarily
temporariness n. the property of lasting only a short time
temporary adj. not permanent; not lasting; temporary housing; lacking continuity or regularity; employed on a temporary basis
temporize v. draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
tempt v. entice to do; provoke someone to do something through promises or persuasion; give rise to a desire; induce into action by using one's charm; try to seduce; try presumptuously
temptable adj. susceptible to temptation
temptation n. something tempting or enticing; the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; he felt the temptation and his will power weakened; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
tempter n. a person who tempts others; Satan is the great tempter of mankind
tempting adj. highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; a tempting invitation; very pleasantly inviting; a tempting repast
temptingly adv. in a tempting seductive manner
temptingness n. the power to entice or attract through personal charm
temptress n. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
tempura n. (Japanese) vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried
ten adj. being one more than nine@n. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
tenability n. the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person; he questioned the tenability of my claims
tenable adj. based on sound reasoning or evidence
tenableness n. the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
tenacious adj. stubbornly unyielding; men tenacious of opinion; (of memory) having greater than average range; a tenacious memory; sticking together; tenacious burrs
tenaciously adv. with obstinate determination
tenaciousness n. persistent determination
tenacity n. persistent determination
tenancy n. an act of being a tenant or occupant
tenant n. someone who pays rent to use land or a building owned by someone else; the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent; a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)@v. occupy as a tenant
tenanted adj. resided in; having tenants; not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up
tenantry n. tenants of an estate considered as a group
tench n. freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
tend v. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; exhibit an inclination or tendency; tend to something or somebody; keep watch on; tend a fire
tendencious adj. having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
tendency n. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; a tendency to be too strict; an inclination to do something
tendentious adj. having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one; a tendentious account of recent elections
tendentiously adv. in a tendentious manner; the paper reported rather tendentiously on the war atrocities
tendentiousness n. an intentional and controversial bias
tender adj. given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; a tender heart; hurting@v. offer or present for acceptance; propose a payment; as at sales or auctions; make a tender of@n. something used as an official medium of payment
tenderfoot n. an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
tendergreen n. Asiatic plant cultivated for its swollen root crown and edible foliage
tenderhearted adj. easily moved to love; easily moved by another's distress
tenderization n. the act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating it
tenderize v. make tender or more tender; tenderize meat
tenderized adj. made tender as by marinating or pounding; tenderized meat
tenderizer n. a substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender
tenderloin n. a city district known for its vice and high crime rate; the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column
tenderly adv. with tenderness; in a tender manner; tenderly she placed her arms round him
tenderness n. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling; a pain that is felt when the area is touched; warm compassionate feelings; a positive feeling of liking
tending n. the work of caring for or attending to someone or something@adj. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
tendinitis n. inflammation of a tendon
tendinous adj. consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
tendon n. a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
tendonitis n. inflammation of a tendon
tendrac n. small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog
tendril n. slender stemlike structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
tenebrific adj. dark and gloomy
tenebrionid n. sluggish hard-bodied black terrestrial weevil whose larvae feed on e.g. decaying plant material or grain
tenebrious adj. dark and gloomy
tenebrous adj. dark and gloomy; a tenebrous cave
tenement n. a rundown apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
tenet n. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
tenfold adv. by ten times as much; the population increased tenfold@adj. containing ten or ten parts
tenia n. a narrow band or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
tenner n. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
tennis n. a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
tenno n. (archaic) the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno
tenon n. a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint
tenor adj. (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass; a tenor sax@n. the adult male singing voice above baritone; the pitch range of the highest male voice; an adult male with a tenor voice
tenoroon n. a tenor bassoon; pitched a fifth higher than the ordinary bassoon
tenosynovitis n. inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
tenpence n. (Brit) UK decimal coin worth ten pennies
tenpenny adj. amounting to, worth, or costing 10 pennies
tenpin n. one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling
tenpins n. bowling down an alley at a target of ten wooden pins
tenpounder n. game fish resembling the tarpon but smaller
tenrec n. small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog
tense adj. in or of a state of physical or nervous tension@n. a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time@v. stretch or force to the limit
tensed adj. having inflections to indicate tense
tensely adv. in a tense manner; he sat down tensely
tenseness n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained; he could feel the tenseness of her body; a state mental or emotional strain or suspense
tensile adj. of or relating to tension; tensile stress; capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; made of highly tensile steel alloy
tensimeter n. a manometer for measuring vapor pressure
tensiometer n. an instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil; an instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam; an instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid
tension n. feelings of hostility that are not manifest; a state mental or emotional strain or suspense; he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
tensional adj. of or relating to or produced by tension
tensionless adj. free from tension
tensity n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained
tensor n. a generalization of the concept of a vector; any of several muscle that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm
tent n. a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); he pitched his tent near the creek
tentacle n. something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp; any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals used for feeling or grasping or locomotion
tentacled adj. having tentacles
tentacular adj. of or relating to or resembling tentacles
tentative adj. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; just a tentative schedule; unsettled in mind or opinion; drew a few tentative conclusions
tentatively adv. in a tentative manner; we agreed tentatively on a dinner date
tenter n. a frame with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth
tenterhook n. one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter
tenth n. a tenth part; position ten in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position
tenthly adv. (in enumerating something, such as topics or points of discussion) in the tenth place
tenting n. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
tentmaker n. someone who makes or repairs tents
tentorium n. (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum
tenuity n. relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width: the tenuity of a hair; the quality of lacking intensity or substance; a rarified quality: the tenuity of the upper atmosphere
tenuous adj. having little substance or significance; a tenuous argument; having thin consistency; a tenuous fluid; very thin in gauge or diameter; a tenuous thread
tenuously adv. in a tenuous manner; his works tenuously survive in the minds of a few scholars
tenure n. the term during which some position is held; the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands@v. give life-time employment to; as of university posts
tenured adj. appointed for life and not subject to dismissal except for a grave crime; a tenured professor
tepee n. a native American tent; usually of conical shape
tepid adj. moderately warm; tepid bath water
tepidity n. a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin
tepidly adv. in an unenthusiastically lukewarm manner
tepidness n. a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin; lack of passion, force or animation
tequila n. Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an Agave plant
terabyte n. a unit of information equal to one trillion (1,000,000,000,000) bytes
teratogen n. any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples
teratology n. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
terbium n. a metallic element of the rare earth group; used in lasers; occurs in apatite and monazite and xenotime and ytterbite
terce n. the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.
tercel n. male hawk esp. male peregrine or gyrfalcon
tercelet n. male hawk esp. male peregrine or gyrfalcon
tercentenary n. the 300th anniversary
tercentennial n. the 300th anniversary
tercet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
terebinth n. a Mediterranean tree yielding Chian turpentine
teredinid n. wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
teredo n. typical shipworm
terefah adj. (Judaism) not conforming to dietary laws
terete adj. (botany) especially of plant parts; cylindrical and tapering
tergiversate v. be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information; abandon one's beliefs or allegiances
tergiversation n. falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language; the act of abandoning a party or cause
teriyaki n. beef or chicken or seafood marinated in spicy soy sauce and grilled or broiled
term v. name formally or designate with a term@n. a word or expression used for some particular thing; a limited period of time; a prison term; (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
termagant n. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
terminable adj. possible to terminate or terminating after a designated time; terminable employees
terminal n. where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods; a point on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves@adj. being or situated at an end; terminal buds on a branch
terminally adv. at the end; terminally ill
terminate v. bring to an end; have end in a certain location; either spatial or metaphorical; the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed; have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; terminate the employment of
terminated adj. having come or been brought to a conclusion; the abruptly terminated interview; (of e.g. a contract or term of office) having come to an end
termination n. a coming to an end of a contract period; the act of ending something; the termination of the agreement
terminative adj. coming to an end; a contract terminative with the end of the war
terminator n. someone who exterminates; someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects
terminological adj. of or concerning terminology; terminological disputes
terminology n. a system of words used in a particular discipline; legal terminology
terminus n. the concluding time; the ultimate goal for which something is done; either end of a railroad or bus route; where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
termite n. whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
terms n. status with respect to the relations between people or groups: on good terms with her in-laws; the amount of money needed to purchase something; he got his new car on excellent terms
tern n. small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail
ternary n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one@adj. having three units or components or elements; a ternary operation
ternate adj. of a leaf shape; consisting of three leaflets or sections
ternion n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
terpene n. an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants
terpsichore n. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
terpsichorean adj. of or relating to dancing; her terpsichorean activities
terrace v. provide with a terrace, as of a house; make into terraces as for cultivation@n. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence; a shelf of rock with steep slopes above and below
terrain n. a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; they decided to attack across the rocky terrain
terrapin n. any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
terrasse v. provide with a terrace, as of a house
terrene adj. of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air; belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly; so terrene a being as himself
terrestrial adj. of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air; of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants; this terrestrial ball; operating or living or growing on land
terrible adj. causing fear or dread or terror; a terrible curse; exceptionally bad or displeasing; terrible handwriting; intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; a terrible cough
terribleness n. a quality of extreme unpleasantness
terribly adv. (informal) used as intensifiers, as in terribly interesting; in a terrible manner; she sings terribly
terrier n. any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
terrific adj. very great or intense; a terrific noise; extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; causing extreme terror
terrifically adv. (used as an intensifier) extremely well
terrified adj. thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; the terrified horse bolted
terrify v. fill with terror; frighten greatly
terrifying adj. causing extreme terror; a terrifying wail
terrine n. a pate or fancy meatloaf baked in an earthenware casserole
territorial adj. of or relating to a territory; the territorial government of the Virgin Islands; (biology) displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders@n. nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit
territoriality n. the behavior of a male animal that defines and defends its territory
territorially adv. with respect to territory; territorially important
territory n. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes; a territorial possession controlled by a ruling state; an area of knowledge or interest; his questions covered a lot of territory
terror n. an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety; a person who inspires fear or dread; he was the terror of the neighborhood; a very troublesome child
terrorisation n. to inspire with fear; an act of terrorism
terrorism n. the systematic use of violence as a means to intimidate or coerce societies or governments
terrorist n. a radical who employs terror as a political weapon@adj. characteristic of someone who employs terrorism (especially as a political weapon); terrorist activity
terrorization n. to inspire with fear; an act of terrorism
terrorize v. coerce by violence or with threats; fill with terror; frighten greatly
terry n. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
terrycloth n. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
terse adj. brief and to the point; effectively cut short; short and terse and easy to understand
tersely adv. in a short and concise manner; a particular bird, exactly and tersely described in the book of birds
terseness n. a neatly short and concise expressive style
tertian adj. relating to symptoms (especially malarial fever) that appear every other day; tertian fever; of or relating to a tonal system based on major thirds; a tertian tonal system
tertiary adj. coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
tertigravida n. a woman who is pregnant for the third time
terzetto n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
tesla n. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter
tesselate v. tile with tesserae, as of a floor
tessellate v. to form into or adorn with mosaic
tessellated adj. having a checkered or mottled appearance; decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together; a tessellated pavement
tessellation n. adorning with mosaic
test v. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to@n. trying something to find out about it@adj. of the nature of or undergoing an experiment
testa n. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants
testable adj. capable of being or liable to be subjected to judgment or test
testacean n. any of various rhizopods of the order Testacea characterized by having a shell
testaceous adj. (biology) relating to or possessing a test or testa; testaceous echinoderms
testament n. a profession of belief; he stated his political testament; a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
testamentary adj. of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament
testate n. a person who makes a will@adj. (law) having made a legally valid will before death
testator n. a person who makes a will
testatrix n. a female testator
tested adj. tested and proved useful or correct; a tested method; tested and proved to be reliable
testee n. someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test)
tester n. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications; a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed)
testicle n. one of the two male reproductive glands
testicular adj. of or involving the testes; testicular cancer
testiere n. medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
testifier n. a person who testifies of gives a deposition
testify v. give testimony in a court of law; provide evidence for
testily adv. in a petulant manner
testimonial adj. expressing admiration or appreciation; testimonial dinner; of or relating to or constituting testimony@n. something that serves as evidence; something given or done as an expression of esteem
testimony n. a solemn statement made under oath; an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact; according to his own testimony he can't do it; something that serves as evidence; his effort was testimony to his devotion
testiness n. feeling easily irritated
testing n. the act of subjecting to experimental test; they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons; an examination of the characteristics of something; there are laboratories for commercial testing
testis n. one of the two male reproductive glands
testosterone n. a potent androgenic hormone
testudo n. a movable covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification
testy adj. easily irritated or annoyed
tetanus n. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles are a symptom
tetchily adv. in an ill-natured and tetchy manner; `Are you sure?' he asked her tetchily
tetchiness n. feeling easily irritated
tetchy adj. easily irritated or annoyed
teth n. the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
tether n. a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal@v. tie with a tether; tether horses
tetherball n. a game with two players who use rackets to strike a ball that is tethered to the top of a pole; the object is to wrap the string around the pole
tethered adj. confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
tetra n. brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes
tetracaine n. a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic
tetrachloride n. any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule
tetracycline n. an antibiotic derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections (Achromycin is a trade name)
tetrad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
tetragon n. a four-sided polygon
tetragonal adj. of or relating to or shaped like a quadrilateral
tetragram n. a word that is written with four letters in an alphabetic writing system
tetrahalide n. any halide containing four halogen atoms in it molecules
tetrahedron n. any polyhedron having four plane faces
tetrahymena n. relative of the paramecium; often used in genetics research
tetralogy n. a series of four related works (plays or operas or novels)
tetramerous adj. (biology) having or consisting of four similar parts; tetramerous flowers
tetrameter n. a verse line having four metrical feet
tetrametric adj. of or relating to verse lines written in tetrameter
tetranychid n. web-spinning mite that attacks garden plants and fruit trees
tetrapod n. a vertebrate animal having four feet or legs or leglike appendages
tetrasaccharide n. any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield four monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
tetrasporangium n. a sporangium containing four asexual spores
tetraspore n. one of the four asexual spores produced within a sporangium
tetravalent adj. (chemistry) haveing a valence of four
tetrode n. a thermionic tube having four electrodes
tetterwort n. perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leave and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties; rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant
tettigoniid n. grasshoppers with long threadlike antennae and well-developed stridulating organs on the forewings of the male
text n. the words of something written; there were more than a thousand words of text; a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon; the preacher chose a text from Psalms to introduce his sermon
textbook adj. according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical; a textbook example@n. a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; his economics textbook is in its tenth edition
textile adj. of or relating to fabrics or fabric making; textile research@n. something made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
textual adj. of or relating to or based on a text; textual analysis
texture n. the feel of a surface or a fabric; the wall had a smooth texture; the essential quality of something; the texture of Neapolitan life
textured adj. having surface roughness; a textured wall of stucco
thalamocortical adj. relating to or connecting the cortex and thalamus; the thalamocortical system
thalamus n. egg-shaped structures in the diencephalon
thalassaemia n. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
thalassemia n. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
thalassic adj. relating to the seas, especially smaller or inland seas
thalidomide n. a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects
thallium n. a soft gray malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air; it is highly toxic and is used in rodent and insect poisons; occurs in zinc blende and some iron ores
thallophyte n. any of a group of cryptogamic organisms consisting principally of a thallus and thus showing no differentiation into stem and root and leaf
thallophytic adj. pertaining to or characteristic of thallophytes
thallus n. a plant body without true stems or roots or leaves or vascular system; characteristic of the thallophytes
thalmencephalon n. the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon
thalweg n. the middle of the chief navigable channel of a waterway that forms the boundary line between states; a line following the lowest points of a valley
than conj. when compared to the way, manner, extent, or degree in or to which; he's older than I am; it works better than the other one did
thanatophobia n. a morbid fear of death
thane n. a feudal lord or baron in Scotland; a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo Saxon England especially one who gave military serve in exchange for land
thaneship n. the position of thane
thank v. express gratitude or show appreciation to
thankful adj. feeling or showing gratitude; a thankful smile
thankfully adv. for which you are thankful; thankfully he didn't come to the party
thankfulness n. warm friendly feelings of gratitude
thanking n. an acknowledgment of appreciation
thankless adj. not feeling or showing gratitude; not likely to be rewarded; grading papers is a thankless task
thanks n. an acknowledgment of appreciation; with the help of or owing to; thanks to hard work it was a great success
thanksgiving n. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
that pron. pl. those; the one indicated, mentioned, or understood; that my wife; the one farther away or first mentioned; this is an elm, that a maple; what has been indicated or mentioned; after that, we left; the one or ones; it
thatch v. cover with thatch; of roofs@n. hair resembling thatched roofing material; plant stalks used as roofing material; a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)
thatcher n. someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage
thaumatolatry n. worship of miracles
thaw v. cause to thaw and become soft or liquid again@n. the process of heating to change something from a solid to a liquid; they welcomed the spring thaw; warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
thawed adj. no longer frozen solid; the thawed ice was treacheous; no longer frozen; the thawed ground was muddy
thawing n. the process of heating to change something from a solid to a liquid; warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
the definite article; that in particular; -- used before adjectives functioning as nouns; a word to the wise; nothing but the best; the adv. to what extent; the sooner, the better; to that extent; the sooner, the better
theanthropism n. (theology) the doctrine that Jesus was a union of the human and the divine; the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
theater n. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; the art of writing and producing plays
theatergoer n. someone who attends the theater
theatre n. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; the art of writing and producing plays
theatregoer n. someone who attends the theater
theatrical adj. of or relating to the theater; suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater; a theatrical pose@n. a performance of play
theatricality n. an artificial and mannered quality
theatrically adv. in a stagy and theatrical manner; `I cannot show my face at her house,' he declared theatrically; in a theatrical manner; theatrically dressed
thebe n. 100 thebe equal 1 pula
theca n. a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule; outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects
thecodont n. presumably in the common ancestral line to dinosaurs and crocodiles and birds
thee pron. objective case of thou
theft n. the act of stealing
thegn n. thane 1
their adj. of or relating to them or themselves
theirs pron. one or the ones belonging to them
theism n. the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
theist n. one who believes in the existence of a god or gods@adj. of or relating to theism
theistic adj. of or relating to theism
theistical adj. of or relating to theism
them pron. objective case of they
thematic adj. relating to or constituting a topic of discourse; of or relating to a melodic subject
thematically adv. with regard to thematic content; thematically related
theme n. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; his letters were always on the theme of love; a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme
themselves pron. pl. they, them -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions; they govern themselves; they themselves couldn't come; themselves busy, they sent me
then n. that time; that moment@adv. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); then he left; in that case or as a consequence; if he didn't take it, then who did?; at that time@adj. at a specific prior time
thence adv. from that place or from there; proceeded thence directly to college; from that circumstance or source; a natural conclusion follows thence
thenceforth adv. from that time on
thenceforward also thenceforwards adv. onward from that place or time; thenceforth
theocracy n. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided); the belief in government by divine guidance
theocratic adj. of or relating to or being a theocracy; a theocratic state
theodolite n. an instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small tripod-mounted telescope
theologian n. someone who is learned in theology
theological adj. of or relating to or concerning theology; theological seminar
theologically adv. as regards theology; the candidate was found theologically sound; in a theological manner; he dealt with the problem of evil theologically, not philosophically
theologist n. someone who is learned in theology
theologizer n. someone who is learned in theology
theology n. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth; a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; Jewish theology
theorem n. a proposition deducible from basic postulates; an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth
theoretic adj. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
theoretical adj. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; theoretical science; concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; theoretical physics
theoretically adv. according to the assumed facts; in a theoretical manner; he worked the problem out theoretically
theoretician n. someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
theorisation n. the production or use of theories
theorise v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
theorist n. someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
theorization n. the production or use of theories
theorize v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
theory n. an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; true in fact and theory
theosophical adj. of or relating to theosophy; theosophical writings
theosophist n. a believer in theosophy
theosophy n. belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
therapeutic adj. tending to cure or restore to health; a therapeutic agent; relating to or involved in therapy; therapeutic approach to criminality
therapeutical adj. relating to or involved in therapy
therapeutically adv. for therapeutic purposes
therapeutics n. branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease
therapist n. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
therapsid n. probably warm-blooded; considered direct ancestor of mammals
therapy n. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); heat therapy gave the best relief
there n. a location other than here; that place; you can take it from there@adv. in or at that place; they have lived there for years; in that matter; I agree with you there; to or toward that place; away from the speaker; go there around noon!
thereabout adv. near that time or date; near that place
thereabouts adv. near that time or date; come at noon or thereabouts; near that place; he stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks
thereafter adv. from that time on; thereafter he never called again
thereat adv. at that place; at that occurrence; on that account
thereby adv. by that means or because of that; He knocked over the red wine, thereby ruining the table cloth
therefor adv. (in formal usage; especially legal usage) for that or it; ordering goods and enclosing payment therefor
therefore adv. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; therefore X must be true; as a consequence
therefrom adv. from that circumstance or source; public interest and a policy deriving therefrom; from that place or from there; roads that lead therefrom
therein adv. (formal) in or into that thing or place; they can read therein what our plans are
thereinafter adv. in the following part of a given matter, as in a document or speech
thereness n. real existence; the state of being there--not here--in position
thereof adv. of or concerning this or that; a problem and the solution thereof; from that circumstance or source
thereon adv. on that; text and commentary thereon
thereto adv. to that; with all the appurtenances fitting thereto
theretofore adv. up to that time; they had not done any work theretofore
thereunder adv. under that; the headings and the items listed thereunder
thereunto adv. archaic; thereto
thereupon adv. immediately after that; thereupon the entire class applauded
therewith adv. with that or this or it; immediately after that; I therewith withdraw my complaints
therewithal adv. together with all that; besides
theridiid n. spider having a comb-like row of bristles on each hind foot
therm n. a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units
thermal n. rising current of warm air@adj. relating to or associated with heat; thermal movements of molecules; caused by or designed to retain heat; thermal springs
thermally adv. by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties
thermel n. a thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature
thermic adj. relating to or associated with heat; thermic energy
thermion n. an electrically charged particle (electron or ion) emitted by a substance at a high temperature
thermionic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of thermions; thermionic cathode
thermionics n. the branch of electronics dealing with thermionic phenomena (especially thermionic vacuum tubes)
thermistor n. a semiconductor made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit
thermocouple n. two wires of different metals are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature
thermodynamic adj. of or concerned with thermodynamics; the thermodynamic limit
thermodynamical adj. of or concerned with thermodynamics
thermodynamics n. the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy
thermoelectric adj. involving or resulting from thermoelectricity
thermograph n. a thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time
thermojunction n. a junction between two dissimilar metals across which a voltage appears
thermometer n. for measuring temperature
thermometric adj. of or relating to thermometry; helium gas was the thermometric fluid
thermometry n. the measurement of temperature
thermonuclear adj. using atomic weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission
thermopile n. an instrument for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series
thermoplastic adj. having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled@n. a material that softens when heated and rehardens when cooled
thermoreceptor n. a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold
thermoregulator n. a device for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stoping the supply of heat
thermos n. preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
thermoset adj. having the property of becoming permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured
thermosetting adj. having the property of becoming permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured; the phenol resins and plastics were the original synthetic thermosetting materials
thermosphere n. the atmospheric layer between the mesosphere and the exosphere
thermostat n. a device for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stoping the supply of heat@v. control the temperature with a thermostat
thermostated adj. regulated by a thermostat
thermostatic adj. of or relating to a thermostat; thermostatic control
thermostatics n. the aspect of thermodynamics concerned with thermal equilibrium
theropod n. any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs
thesaurus n. a book of synonyms
these pl. of this
thesis n. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument; a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
thespian n. a theatrical performer@adj. of or relating to drama; the movie director had thespian cooperation
theta n. the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet
theurgy n. magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits
thew n. muscle, sinew -- usually pl.
they pron. those individuals under discussion; the ones previously mentioned or referred to; unspecified persons; people
thiamin n. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
thiamine n. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
thiazine n. a compound made up of a ring of four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom and one nitrogen atom
thick adv. with a thick consistency@n. the location of something surrounded by other things@adj. not thin; of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions; a thick board
thicken v. make thick or thicker; become thick or thicker; make viscous or dense, as of liquids
thickened adj. made or having become thick; thickened bronchial arteries; having skin made tough and thick through wear; made thick in consistency; flour-thickened gravy
thickener n. any material used to thicken
thickening adj. accumulating and becoming more intense; the thickening dusk; becoming more intricate or complex; a thickening plot@n. any material used to thicken; starch is used in cooking as a thickening; the act of thickening
thicket n. a dense growth of bushes
thickhead n. Australian and southeastern Asian birds with a melodious whistling call
thickheaded adj. used informally
thickly adv. spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue; after a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly; in a concentrated manner; a thickly populated area; with a thick consistency
thickness n. the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width; used of a line or mark; resistance to flow
thickset adj. heavy and compact in form or stature; a thickset young man; planted or growing close together; thickset trees
thickspread adj. covered thickly; toast thickspread with jam
thief n. a criminal who takes property belong to someone else with the intention of keeping it
thieve v. take by theft
thievery n. the act of stealing
thieving n. the act of stealing; the thieving is awful at Kennedy International@adj. given to thievery
thievish adj. given to thievery
thievishly adv. in a manner characteristic of a thief
thievishness n. having a disposition to steal
thigh n. the part of the leg between the hip and the knee; the upper joint of the leg of a fowl
thighbone n. the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
thill n. one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it
thimble n. as much as a thimble will hold; a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
thimbleberry n. shrubby raspberry of eastern North America having showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit; white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries
thimbleful n. as much as a thimble will hold
thimblerig n. a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under
thimbleweed n. a common North American anemone with cylindrical thimblelike fruit clusters
thimerosal n. a light-colored crystalline powder used as a surgical antiseptic; Merthiolate is the trademark
thin adj. of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section; thin wire; lacking excess flesh; you can't be too rich or too thin@v. lose thickness; become thin or thinner; make thin or thinner@adv. without viscosity
thine pron. archaic; one or the ones belonging to thee
thing n. a special situation; this thing has got to end; an action; how could you do such a thing?; an artifact; how does this thing work?; an event: a funny thing happened on the way to the...
thingamabob n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
thingamajig n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
thingmabob n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
thingmajig n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
things n. any movable possession (especially articles of clothing); she packed her things and left
thingumabob n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
thingumajig n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
thingummy n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
think v. judge or regard; look upon; judge; I think he is very smart; expect, believe, or suppose; he didn't think to find her in the kitchen@n. (informal) an instance of deliberate thinking: I need to give it a good think
thinkable adj. capable of being conceived or imagined or considered
thinker n. an intellectual being
thinking n. the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); thinking always made him frown@adj. given to cogitation; endowed with the capacity to reason
thinly adv. without force or sincere effort; smiled thinly; without viscosity; in a small quantity or extent; spread the margarine thinly over the meat; in a widely distributed manner; thinly overgrown mountainside
thinned adj. mixed with water; a cup of thinned soup
thinner n. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
thinness n. relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width:; the thinness of a rope; the property of having little body fat; the property of being very narrow or thin
thinning n. the act of diluting something; the thinning of paint with turpentine
thiobacillus n. small rod-shaped bacteria living in sewage or soil and oxidizing sulfur
thiobacteria n. any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus
thiocyanate n. a salt of thiocyanic acid; formed when alkaline cyanides are fused with sulfur
thioguanine n. an antineoplastic drug used to treat acute leukemias
thiopental n. a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong fast-acting barbiturate; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
thioridazine n. a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
thiouracil n. depresses the function of the thyroid gland
third adv. in the third place@n. one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement@adj. coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
thirdly adv. in the third place
thirst v. feel the need to drink; have a craving, appetite, or great desire for@n. a physiological need to drink; strong desire for something (not food or drink): a thirst for knowledge
thirstily adv. in a thirsty manner; we drank thirstily from the bottle that was passed around; with eagerness; in an eager manner
thirsty adj. needing moisture; thirsty fields under a rainless sky; feeling a need or desire to drink; after playing hard the children were thirsty; (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; thirsty for informaton
thirteen n. the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one@adj. being one more than twelve
thirteenth n. position 13 in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the twelfth in position
thirties n. the time of life between 30 and 40; the decade from 1930 to 1939
thirtieth n. position 30 in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
thirty adj. being ten more than twenty@n. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
this pron. pl. these; the one close or closest in time or space; this is your book; what is in the present or under immediate observation or discussion; this is a mess; what is happening or being done now; after this we'll leave; pl. these
thistle n. any of numerous plants of the family_Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
thistledown n. pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seedlike fruit of a thistle
thither adv. to or toward that place; away from the speaker
thitherward adv. toward that place; thither
thole n. a device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
tholepin n. a device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
thong n. the flexible part of a whip
thoracic adj. of or relating to the chest or thorax
thorax n. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen; in insects it bears the true legs and wings; the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
thoriate v. impregnate with thorium oxide to increase thermionic emission
thoriated adj. being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter
thorite n. a radioactive mineral consisting of thorium silicate; it is a source of thorium that is found in coarse granite
thorium n. 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
thorn n. something that causes irritation and annoyance; he's a thorn in my flesh; a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf; a Germanic character of runic origin
thornbill n. any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill
thornless adj. having no thorns
thorny adj. bristling with perplexities; the thorny question of states' rights; having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns etc.
thorough adj. painstakingly careful and accurate; our accountant is thorough; very thorough; exhaustively complete; made a thorough search
thoroughbred n. a well-bred person; a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses@adj. having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
thoroughfare n. a public road from one place to another
thoroughgoing adj. very thorough; exhaustively complete; thoroughgoing research; without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; a thoroughgoing villain
thoroughly adv. in an exhaustive manner; we searched the files thoroughly; in a complete and thorough manner; (`good' is used informally for `thoroughly' as in )
thoroughness n. conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
thoroughwort n. perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine
thorp n. archaic; village hamlet
thortveitite n. a mineral consisting of scandium yttrium silicate; a source of scandium
those pl. of that
thou n. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
though adv. despite the fact that; even though she knew the answer, she did not respond; (postpositive) however; it might be unpleasant, though
thought n. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; the thought never entered my mind; the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); she paused for thought
thoughtful adj. having intellectual depth; a deeply thoughtful essay; exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; a thoughtful paper; acting with or showing thought and good sense; taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
thoughtfully adv. in a thoughtful manner; he stared thoughtfully out the window; showing thoughtfulness; he had thoughtfully brought with him some food
thoughtfulness n. a calm lengthy intent consideration; kind and considerate regard for others; the trait of thinking carefully before acting; a considerate and thoughtful act
thoughtless adj. showing lack of careful thought; the debate turned into thoughtless bickering; marked by or paying little heed or attention
thoughtlessly adv. in a thoughtless manner; he stared thoughtlessly at the picture; showing thoughtlessness; he treated his parents thoughtlessly
thoughtlessness n. the quality of failing to be considerate of others; the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
thousand n. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100@adj. denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
thousandth n. position 1,000 in a countable series of things; one part in a thousand@adj. the ordinal number of one thousand in counting order
thraldom n. the state of being under the control of another person
thrall n. the state of being under the control of another person; someone held in bondage
thralldom n. the state of being under the control of another person
thrash n. a swimming kick used while treading water@v. give a thrashing to; beat hard; beat about; dance the slam dance; beat the seeds out of a grain; in agriculture; beat thoroughly in a competition or fight
thrasher n. a machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw; thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs; large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed
thrashing adj. (especially of limbs or tail) waving or swinging about vigorously; the aligator's thrashing tail@n. a sound defeat; the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
thread n. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving@v. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course: the river winds through the hills.; pass a thread through
threadbare adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; repeating threadbare jokes; having the nap worn away so that the threads show through; threadbare rugs
threadfin n. mullet-like tropical marine fishes having pectoral fins with long threadlike rays
threadfish n. fish having greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins
threadlike adj. thin in diameter; resembling a thread
threads n. informal term for clothing
threadworm n. small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum esp. in children
thready adj. forming viscous or glutinous threads; thin in diameter; resembling a thread
threat n. something that is a source of danger; earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan; a warning that something unpleasant is immanent; they were under threat of arrest
threaten v. pose a threat to; present a danger to; to utter intentions of injury or punishment against; to be a menacing indication of something:The clouds threaten rain
threatened adj. (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered; the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one
threatening adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; his threatening behavior; darkened by clouds
threateningly adv. in a menacing manner
three n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one@adj. being one more than two
threefold adj. three times as great or many; a threefold increase; having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities@adv. by a factor of three; our rent increased threefold in the past five years
threepence n. (Brit) former cupronickel coin of UK equal to three pennies
threepenny adj. used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long; costing 3 cents (US) or 3 pence (Britain); of trifling worth
threescore adj. being ten more than fifty@n. a set with 3 times 20 members
threesome n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; three people considered as a unit
threnody n. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
threonine n. a colorless crystalline amino acid that occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition
thresh v. beat about; move like a flail; thresh about; beat the seeds out of a grain; in agriculture; give a thrashing to; beat hard
thresher n. a machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw; large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed
threshing n. the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw; they used to do the threshing by hand but now there are machines to do it
threshold n. the starting point of a new state or experience; on the threshold of manhood; the smallest detectable sensation; the space in a wall through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
threw past tense of throw
thrice adv. three times; I called you thrice last night
thrift n. any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers; extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
thriftily adv. in a thrifty manner; a used towel that he had used and had left thriftily on the ledge below the mirror rather than consign to the linen basket
thriftiness n. frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
thriftless adj. careless of the future
thriftlessly adv. in a thriftless manner; he lives thriftlessly from day to day
thriftlessness n. the trait of wasting resources; a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
thriftshop n. a shop that sells second-hand goods at reduced prices
thrifty adj. careful and diligent in the use of resources; mindful of the future in spending money
thrill n. the release of a store of affective force; an almost pleasurable sensation of fright@v. cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input; feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; tremble convulsively; fill with sublime emotion
thrilled adj. feeling intense pleasurable excitement
thriller n. a suspenseful adventure story
thrillful adj. full of excitement; thrilled
thrilling adj. causing a surge of emotion or excitement; a thrilling performer to watch; causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock; a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake
thrip n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive
thripid n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive
thrips n. any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive
thrive v. grow stronger; gain in wealth
thriving adj. very lively and profitable; a thriving tourist center; having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life; a thriving deer population
throat n. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone; an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep
throated adj. (combining form) having a throat as specified; deep-throated
throatwort n. European bellflower with blue-purple to lilac flowers formerly used to treat sore throat
throaty adj. sounding as if pronounced low in the throat; a rich throaty voice
throb v. pulsate or pound with abnormal force; expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; tremble convulsively@n. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
throbbing n. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); he felt a throbbing in his head; a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; the throbbing of the engines@adj. pounding or beating strongly or violently; a throbbing pain
throe n. severe spasm of pain; hard or painful trouble or struggle
throes n. violent pangs of suffering; death throes
thrombasthenia n. a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results
thrombectomy n. surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel
thrombin n. an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot
thrombocyte n. tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting
thromboembolism n. occlusion by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus
thrombokinase n. an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
thrombolytic n. a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
thrombopenia n. a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood
thromboplastin n. an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot
thrombose v. become blocked by a thrombus; of blood vessels
thrombosed adj. affected with or obstructed by a clot of coagulated blood
thrombosis n. the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation)
thrombus n. a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
throne n. the chair of state of a monarch, bishop, etc.; a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination; the position and power of one who occupies a throne@v. sit on the throne as a ruler; put a monarch on the throne
throng n. a large gathering of people@v. press tightly together or cram
thronged adj. filled with great numbers crowded together; I try to avoid the thronged streets and stores just before Christmas
throstle n. a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously; common Old World thrush noted for its song
throttle n. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine; a pedal that controls the throttle valve@v. place limits on; squeeze the throat of; reduce the air supply; of carburetors
throttlehold n. complete power over a person or situation
throttling n. the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe
through adv. from one end or side to the other; jealousy pierced her through; from beginning to end; read this book through; over the whole distance@adj. having finished or arrived at completion
throughout adv. from first to last; used to refer to cited works
throughput n. the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)
throughway n. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
throve past tense of thrive
throw n. the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)@v. project through the air; throw a frisbee; move violently, energetically, or carelessly; get rid of
throwaway n. a homeless child who has been abandoned and roams the streets; an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution@adj. thrown away; throwaway children living on the streets
throwback n. an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism; a reappearance of an earlier characteristic@adj. characteristic of an atavist
thrower n. someone who projects something through the air (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
thrown adj. caused to fall to the ground; the thrown rider got back on his horse; (archaic) twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread; thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn
throwster n. a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
thrum v. sound with a monotonous hum; sound the strings of (a guitar or similar string instrument); make a rhythmic sound@n. a thrumming sound; he could hear the thrum of a banjo
thrush n. candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults; (informal) a woman who sings popular songs; songbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast
thrust v. push forcefully; He thrust his chin forward; press or force; She thrust the letter into his hand@n. the force used in pushing; the thrust of the jet engines; a thrusting blow with a knife; the act of applying force to propel something
thruster n. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
thrusting n. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); he made a thrusting motion with his fist
thruway n. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
thud v. make a dull sound; strike with a dull sound; make a crunching noise, as of an engine lacking lubricants@n. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thudding adj. not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft; thudding bullets
thug n. an aggressive young criminal
thuggee n. murder and robbery by thugs
thuggery n. violent or brutal acts as of thugs
thulium n. a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group; isotope 170 emits X-rays and is used in small portable X-ray machines; it occurs in monazite and apatite and xenotime
thumb n. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb@v. travel by getting free rides from motorists; look through a book or other written material; feel or handle with the fingers
thumbed adj. (of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning; well-thumbed pages of the dictionary
thumbhole n. the hole in a woodwind that is closed and opened with the thumb; a hole made to fit the thumb (as in a bowling ball)
thumbnail n. the nail of the thumb
thumbnut n. nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning
thumbscrew n. formerly used to torture by squeezing the thumbs; screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
thumbstall n. covering to protect an injured thumb
thumbtack n. a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
thump n. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects); a heavy blow with the hand@v. move rhythmically; make a dull sound; hit hard
thumping n. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)@adj. not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft; thumping feet on the carpeted stairs; (used informally) very large; a thumping loss
thunder n. a deep prolonged loud noise; a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning@v. move fast, noisily, and heavily; utter words loudly and forcefully; be the case that thunder is being heard
thunderbird n. (mythology) the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by Native Americans to take the shape of a great bird
thunderbolt n. a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; a shocking surprise
thunderclap n. a single sharp crash of thunder; a shocking surprise
thundercloud n. a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
thunderhead n. a rounded mass of clouds often appearing before a thunderstorm
thundering adj. sounding like thunder; the thundering herd; extraordinarily big or impressive; a thundering success
thunderous adj. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss; extremely ominous; world events of thunderous import
thundershower n. a short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning
thunderstorm n. a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
thunderstruck adj. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion
thundery adj. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss; accompanied with thunder
thunk n. a dull hollow sound; the basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim
thurible n. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
thurifer n. an acolyte who carries a thurible
thurify v. perfume esp. with a censer
thus adv. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; it is late and thus we must go; in the way indicated; set up the pieces thus; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
thusly adv. in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
thwack v. deliver a hard blow to@n. a hard blow with a flat object
thwart n. a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat@v. to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; thwart
thwarted adj. disappointingly unsuccessful; disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions
thwarting adj. preventing realization or attainment of a desire@n. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
thwartwise adj. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction
thy adj. archaic; of, relating to, or done by or to thee or thyself
thylacine n. rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back; probably extinct
thyme n. any of various mints of the genus Thymus; leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
thymine n. a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
thymol n. a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
thymus n. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
thyreophoran n. armored dinosaurs: stegosaurs and ankylosaurs
thyroglobulin n. an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins
thyroid adj. of or relating to the thyroid gland; thyroid deficiency; suggestive of a thyroid disorder; thyroid personality@n. located near the base of the neck
thyroidal adj. of or relating to the thyroid gland; thyroidal uptake
thyroidectomy n. surgical removal of the thyroid gland
thyronine n. a phenolic amino acid of which thyroxine is a derivative
thyroprotein n. a preparation made from iodinated protein and having an action similar to thyroxine
thyrotoxic adj. of or relating to or affected by hyperthyroidism
thyrotoxicosis n. pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones; characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos
thyrotrophin n. a pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
thyroxin n. hormone produced by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism
thyroxine n. hormone produced by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism
thyrsopteris n. a terrestrial tree fern of South America
thysanopter n. an insect of the order Thysanoptera
thysanopteron n. an insect of the order Thysanoptera
thysanuron n. primitive wingless insects: bristletail
thyself pron. archaic; yourself
ti n. shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii
tiara n. a crown-like jewelled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
tibia n. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
tibial adj. relating to or located near a tibia
tibialis n. a skeletal muscle arising from the tibia; provides plantar flexion and inversion of the foot
tic n. a local and habitual twitching especially in the face
tical n. the basic unit of money in Thailand
tichodrome n. crimson-and-gray songbird that inhabits town walls and mountain cliffs of southern Eurasia and northern Africa
tick v. make a clicking or ticking sound; make a sound like a clock or a timer; sew, as of mattresses@n. a metallic tapping sound; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals
ticker n. the hollow muscular organ whose rhythmic contractions pump blood through the body; a small portable timepiece; automatically prints stock quotations on a paper tape
tickertape n. paper strip on which a telegraphic ticker prints
ticket n. a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to ride on public transportation or enter a public entertainment; a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)@v. issue a ticket or a fine to
ticking n. a metallic tapping sound; a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
tickle n. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking@v. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements; excite pleasurably; feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
tickler n. a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
tickling adj. exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements@n. the act of tickling
ticklish adj. difficult to handle; requiring great tact; hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter
tickseed n. any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America
ticktack n. (Brit) system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks@v. make a sound like a clock or a timer
ticktacktoe n. a game in which two players alternately put crosses and circles in one of the compartments of a 3-by-3 board; the object is to get a row of three crosses or three circles before the opponent does
ticktacktoo n. a game in which two players alternately put crosses and circles in one of the compartments of a 3-by-3 board; the object is to get a row of three crosses or three circles before the opponent does
ticktock n. steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock@v. make a sound like a clock or a timer
tickweed n. any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America
tictac n. steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock
tidal adj. or or relating to or caused by tides; tidal wave
tidbit n. a small tasty bit of food
tiddler n. a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty); `tiddler' is a British term for youngsters
tiddley adj. slang for `drunk'
tiddly adj. slang for `drunk'
tiddlywinks n. a game in which players try to flip plastic disks into a cup by pressing them on the side sharply with a larger disk
tide n. the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon; something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea); a rising tide of popular interest@v. rise in waves; cause to float with the tide
tideland n. land overflowed during flood tide; land under the ocean within a nation's territorial waters -- often used in pl.
tidemark n. a line indicating the high-water or low-water limits of the tides
tidewater n. low-lying coastal land drained by tidal streams
tideway n. a channel in which a tidal current runs
tidily adv. in a tidy manner; the door gave access to a tidily furnished sitting-room where chintz and oak predominated
tidiness n. the habit of being tidy; the trait of being neat and orderly
tidings n. new information about specific and timely events
tidy adj. marked by good order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; a tidy person; (used of hair) neat and tidy; large in amount or extent or degree@v. put (things or places) in order@n. holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)
tidytips n. California annual having flower heads with yellow rays tipped with white
tie n. a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front@v. To fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.; The teams drew a tie
tiebreaker n. e.g. tennis and soccer
tied adj. bound or secured closely; the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied; bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; people tied by blood or marriage
tiepin n. a pin used to hold the tie in place
tier n. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; one of a set of rows placed one above or behind the other; one of two or more layers one atop another: tier upon tier of huge casks
tierce n. the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.; the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
tiercel n. male hawk esp. male peregrine or gyrfalcon
tiff n. petty quarrel
tiffin n. a midday meal
tiger n. a fierce or audacious person; he's a tiger on the tennis court; large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered
tigerish adj. resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy; a tigerish fury
tight adj. closely constrained or constricted or constricting; tight skirts; pulled or drawn tight; a tight drumhead; set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration; in tight formation@adv. firmly or tightly; held tight
tighten v. make tight or tighter; become tight or tighter; restrict; narrow or limit
tightened adj. made tight or tighter; the tightened ropes; made tighter or more stringent; endured tightened economic controls
tightening n. the act of making something tighter; the tightening of economic controls
tightfisted adj. unwilling to part with money
tightfistedness n. extreme stinginess
tightlipped adj. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
tightly adv. in a tight or constricted manner; a tightly packed pub; securely fixed or fastened; the window was tightly sealed
tightness n. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit; extreme stinginess; lack of movement or room for movement
tightrope n. tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
tights n. skintight knit garment covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls; man's garment of the 16th and 17th centuries; worn with a doublet
tightwad n. a miserly person
tiglon n. offspring of a male tiger and a female lion
tigon n. offspring of a male tiger and a female lion
tigress n. a female tiger
tike n. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement; a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty)
tilde n. a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization
tile v. cover with tiles, of surfaces in a dwelling; tile the wall and the floor of the bathroom@n. a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces of buildings
tiled adj. covered or furnished with tiles; baths with tiled walls
tilefish n. important marine food fishes; yellow-spotted violet food fish of warm deep waters
tiling n. the application of tiles to cover a surface
till v. work the soil@n. unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together; a treasury for government funds; a box for holding cash
tillable adj. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
tillage n. land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops; the cultivation of soil for raising crops
tilled adj. turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing; tilled land ready for seed
tiller v. grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers@n. used to turn the rudder on a boat; a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
tilling n. cultivation of the land in order to raise crops
tilt n. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; a slight but noticeable partiality@v. to incline or bend from a vertical position; heel over
tilted adj. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; the headstones were tilted
tilth n. the state of aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting plant growth; land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
tiltyard n. (formerly) an enclosed field for tilting contests
timbale n. individual serving of minced e.g. meat or fish in a rich creamy sauce baked in a small pastry mold or timbale shell; small pastry shell for creamy mixtures of minced foods
timber n. the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material; a beam made of wood; a post made of wood; land that is covered with trees and shrubs; the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
timbered adj. furnished with or made of wood or timbers; timbered walls; covered with growing timber; thickly timbered ridges clothed with loblolly pine and holly
timberland n. land that is covered with trees and shrubs
timberline n. line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes
timberman n. a person works at lumbering
timbre n. the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely
timbrel n. small hand drum similar to a tambourine formerly carried by itinerant jugglers
time n. an instance or single occasion for some event; This time he succeeded@v. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
timecard n. a card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day; a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day
timed adj. regularly spaced in time; closely timed intervals
timekeeper n. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed in a game; a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees; an instrument or device for keeping time
timekeeping n. the act or process of determining the time
timeless adj. unaffected by time; Helen's timeless beauty
timelessness n. a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife
timeliness n. being at the right time; timely convenience
timely adj. before a time limit expires; the timely filing of his income tax return; done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; a timely warning@adv. at an opportune time
timepiece n. an instrument or device for keeping time
timer n. a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end; used in cooking; a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times
times n. the circumstances and ideas of the present age; behind the times; an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed; four times three equals twelve
timesaving adj. characterized by speed and efficiency
timeserver n. one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
timeserving adj. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
timetable n. a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place; a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
timework n. work paid for at a rate per unit of time
timeworn adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; parroting some timeworn axiom
timid n. people who are fearful and cautious; whitewater rafting is not for the timid@adj. showing fear and lack of confidence; contemptibly timid; lacking self-confidence; problems that call for bold not timid responses
timidity n. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions; fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
timidly adv. in a shy or timid or bashful manner
timidness n. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions
timing n. the time when something happens
timorous adj. timid by nature or revealing timidity; timorous little mouse
timorously adv. in a timorous and trepid manner
timorousness n. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions; fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
timothy n. grass with long cylindrical spikes frown in northern United States and Europe for hay; a grass grown for hay
timpani n. a large hemispherical brass or copper drum with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
timpanist n. a person who plays the kettledrums
timucu n. found in warm waters of western Atlantic
tin n. a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide@v. preserve in a can or tin; of foods
tinamou n. heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
tinct v. dye with a color
tincture n. a substances that colors metals; a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color; a medicinal extract in an alcohol solution@v. infuse, as with a certain quality; stain or tint with a color
tinder n. material for starting a fire
tinderbox n. a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe; a box for holding tinder
tine n. a prong on a fork or pitchfork
tinea n. infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
tined adj. having prongs or tines; usually used in combination; a three-tined fork
tineid n. small yellowish moths whose larvae feed on wool or fur
tineoid n. small dull-colored moth with chewing mouthparts
tinfoil n. foil made of tin or a tin-lead alloy
ting n. a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell@v. cause to make a ting; go ting
tinge n. a pale or subdued color@v. suffuse with color; dye with a color
tinged adj. being colored slightly; sometimes used in combination; pink-tinged apple blossoms
tingle n. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; a pricking somatic sensation@v. cause a tingling sensation
tingling adj. exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements; causing or experiencing a painful shivering feeling as from many tiny pricks@n. a pricking somatic sensation
tink v. make or emit a high tinkling sound
tinker v. do random, unplanned work or activities@n. someone who is employed to repair broken things; small mackerel found nearly worldwide
tinkle v. make or emit a high tinkling sound@n. a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
tinkling adj. like the short high ringing sound of a small bell; sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal
tinkly adj. like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinned adj. sealed in a can or jar
tinning n. the act of coating with soft solder; tinning the ends of the wires makes a better joint when you solder them; the act of coating something with a protective layer of tin
tinnitus n. a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease
tinny adj. (informal) of very poor quality; thin and metallic in sound; lacking resonance; an unpleasant tinny voice
tinplate n. thin sheet iron or steel coated with tin
tinsel adj. gaudy and showy but valueless@v. impart a cheap brightness to; adorn with tinsel; interweave with tinsel@n. a showy decoration that is basically valueless; all the tinsel of self-promotion; a thread with glittering metal foil attached
tinseled adj. glittering with gold or silver
tinselly adj. glittering with gold or silver
tinsmith n. someone who makes or repairs tinware
tinsnips n. hand shears for cutting sheet metal
tint v. dye with a color@n. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color
tintack n. tack or small nail of tinned iron
tinted adj. having or given a shade of color; especially a pale shade; often used in combination; amber-tinted; colored or impregnated with dye
tinting n. the act of adding a tinge of color
tintinnabulate v. ring or sound like a small bell
tintinnabulation n. the ringing of bells; a jingling sound as if of bells
tintometer n. an instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
tintype n. a photograph made on a thin darkened iron plate
tinware n. articles made of tin plate
tiny adj. very small; tiny feet
tinyness n. the property of being very small in size
tip n. the extreme end of something; especially something pointed; a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)@v. cause to tip or tilt; mark with a tip; tip the arrow with the small stone
tipi n. a native American tent; usually of conical shape
tipped adj. having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination); a rubber-tipped cane; departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
tippet n. a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten
tipple v. drink moderately but regularly@n. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic)
tippler n. someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities
tippy adj. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
tippytoe v. walk on one's toes
tipsiness n. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
tipstaff n. staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable
tipster n. one who sells advice about gambling or speculation
tipsy adj. slang for `drunk'
tiptoe v. walk on one's toes@n. the tip of a toe@adj. walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise; moving with tiptoe steps; straining upward on the tips of the toes@adv. on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe
tiptop adj. (informal) of the highest quality; an athlete in tiptop condition
tipu n. semi-evergreen South American tree with odd-pinnate leaves and golden yellow flowers cultivated as an ornamental
tirade n. a violent denunciation
tire v. get tired of something or somebody; exhaust or tire though overuse or great strain or stress; deplete; cause to be bored@n. covering for a wheel
tired adj. depleted of strength or energy; tired mothers with crying babies; repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
tiredly adv. in a weary manner; he walked around tiredly
tiredness n. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
tireless adj. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality; a tireless worker; characterized by hard work and perseverance
tirelessly adv. with indefatigable energy
tirelessness n. tireless determination
tiresome adj. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
tiresomely adv. in a tedious manner
tiresomeness n. dullness owing to length or slowness
tiring adj. producing exhaustion
tiro n. someone new to a field or activity
tisane n. infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
tissue v. of textiles; create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton@n. a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function; a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
tit n. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the small projection of a mammary gland; small insectivorous birds
titan n. a person of exceptional importance and reputation
titania n. a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
titanic adj. of great force or power
titanium n. a light strong gray lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong light-weight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
titanosaur n. amphibious quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur with a long thin neck and whiplike tail; of the Cretaceous mostly in the southern hemisphere
titanosaurian n. amphibious quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur with a long thin neck and whiplike tail; of the Cretaceous mostly in the southern hemisphere
titbit n. a small tasty bit of food
titer n. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration
tithe n. a levy of one tenth of something; an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
tithonia n. any plant of the genus Tithonia; tall coarse herbs or shrubs of Mexico to Panama having large sunflowerlike flower heads with yellow disc florets and golden-yellow to orange-scarlet rays
titi n. tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers
titillate v. excite pleasurably
titillated adj. feeling mild pleasurable excitement
titillating adj. pleasantly and superficially exciting; giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing; exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
titillation n. an aroused excitement (as from teasing)
titivate v. make neat, smart, or trim
titlark n. small songbirds resembling larks
title v. give a title to@n. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; gives a brief summary of the matters it deals with; the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.; he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title
titled adj. having or given a name or title; many paintings are titled simply `Untitled'; belonging to the peerage; the titled classes
titmouse n. small insectivorous birds
titrate v. measure by titration; of the volume or concentration of solutions
titration n. a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can them be calculated
titre n. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration
titter n. a nervous restrained laugh@v. laugh nervously
tittering adj. being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter
tittivate v. make neat, smart, or trim
tittle n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
titty n. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
titular adj. of or relating to a legal title to something; of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; of titular rank; derived from a title; performed well in the titular (or title) role
titulary adj. of or relating to a legal title to something; titulary rights
tizzy n. an excited state of agitation
to prep. in the direction of and reaching; drove to town; in the direction of; towards; walking to school; on, against; apply salve to a burn; as far as; can pay up to a dollar
toad n. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
toadfish n. bottom-dwelling fish having scaleless slimy skin and a broad thick head with a wide mouth
toadflax n. common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America
toadfrog n. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
toadshade n. trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odor
toadstool n. common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom)
toady n. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage@v. court favor by cringing or flattering
toadyish adj. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
toast v. make brown and crisp by heating; toast bread; propose a toast to; Let us toast the birthday girl!@n. slices of bread that have been toasted; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
toasted adj. browned over by exposure to heat; he liked toasted marshmallows
toaster n. an appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread
toasting n. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
toastmaster n. the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet
toastrack n. a rack for holding slices of toast
tobacco n. leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion; aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
tobacconist n. a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes
tobbaconist n. a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco related articles
toboggan n. a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front@v. move along on a toboggan
tobogganing n. riding on a long light sled with low handrails
tobogganist n. someone who rides a toboggan
toby n. a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
toccata n. a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style
tocktact n. steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock
tocology n. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
tocopherol n. a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
tocsin n. the sound of an alarm (usually a bell); a bell used to sound an alarm
today adv. in these times; today almost every home has television; on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow@n. the present time or age; the world of today; the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
toddle v. walk unsteadily, as of small children
toddler n. a young child
toddy n. liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
tody n. tiny insectivorous West Indian bird having red-and-green plumage and a long straight bill
toe n. one of the digits of the foot@v. walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction; drive obliquely; toe a nail; hit the ball with the toe of the club, in golf@adj. having a toe or toes of a specified kind
toea n. 100 toea equal 1 kina
toecap n. leather covering the toe of a boot or shoe and reinforcing or decorating it
toed adj. having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination; long-toed
toehold n. a small foothold used in climbing; a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
toeless adj. lacking a toe or toes; a toeless shoe
toenail n. the nail at the end of a toe
toetoe n. tall grass of New Zealand grown for plumelike flower heads; used by Maoris for thatching
toff n. an elegantly dressed man (often with affected manners)
toffee n. caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
toffy n. caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
tofu n. cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk
tog v. provide with clothes or put clothes on
toga n. a loose one-piece outer garment worn by men in ancient Rome
togavirus n. any of a group of single-strand RNA viruses including those causing hepatitis non-A non-B and yellow fever
together adv. in conjunction with; combined; Our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage; in contact with each other; the leaves stuck together; in one place; we were gathered together@adj. (informal) mentally and emotionally stable
togetherness n. affectionate closeness
togged adj. (informal) dressed especially in smart clothes
toggery n. clothing
toggle n. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time@v. provide with a toggle or toggles; fasten with, or as if with, a toggle
togs n. informal term for clothing
toil v. work hard@n. productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
toiler n. one who works strenuously
toilet n. a room equipped with washing and toilet facilities; a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination; the act of dressing and preparing yourself; he made his toilet and went to breakfast
toiletries n. an artifact used in making your toilet
toiletry n. an artifact used in making your toilet
toilette n. toilet 1; formal attire; a particular costume
toiling adj. doing arduous or unpleasant work; toiling coal miners in the black deeps
toilsome adj. characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
toilsomeness n. the quality of requiring extended effort
toilworn adj. showing the effects of toil
toitoi n. used by Maoris for thatching
tokamak n. a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle
toke n. a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette
token adj. insignificantly small; a matter of form only; a token gesture of resistance; (`tokenish' is informal as in )@n. an individual instance of a type of symbol; a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
tokenish adj. insignificantly small; a matter of form only; (`tokenish' is informal as in a tokenish gesture)
tolazamide n. a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating adult-onset, stable diabetes mellitus
tolbooth n. a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
tolbutamide n. an oral antidiabetic drug used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
told past tense of tell
tolerable adj. capable of being borne; tolerable noise levels; able to be tolerated or endured; the climate is at least tolerable; capable of being tolerated; neither good nor bad; prepared a tolerable dinner
tolerably adv. in a tolerable manner; in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; she plays tennis tolerably
tolerance n. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions; a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior; the act of tolerating something
tolerant adj. showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others; tolerant and forgiving under provocation; showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; tolerant of his opponent's opinions
tolerantly adv. in a tolerant manner; he reacts rather tolerantly toward his son's juvenile behavior
tolerate v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
toleration n. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
toll v. ring slowly, of bells; ring recurrently; of bells@n. a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance); value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
tollbar n. a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid
tollbooth n. a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
toller n. a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation); someone employed to collect tolls
tollgate n. a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid
tollgatherer n. someone employed to collect tolls
tollhouse n. a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
tollkeeper n. someone employed to collect tolls
tollman n. someone employed to collect tolls
tollon n. ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of United States Pacific coast having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia
tolltaker n. someone employed to collect tolls
tolu n. an aromatic balsam; aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups
toluene n. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
tom n. male cat; male turkey
tomahawk v. cut with a tomahawk; kill with a tomahawk@n. a fighting ax used by North American indians
tomalley n. edible greenish substance in boiled lobster
tomatillo n. Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes; annual of Mexico and southern United States having edible purplish viscid fruit resembling small tomatoes
tomato n. mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable; native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties
tomb n. a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
tombac n. an alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry and for gilding
tombak n. an alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry and for gilding
tombola n. (British) a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum
tomboy n. a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
tomboyish adj. used of boisterous girls; used of girls; wild and boisterous
tomboyishness n. masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women)
tombstone n. a stone that is used to mark a grave
tomcat n. male cat
tome n. a (usually) large and scholarly book
tomentose adj. (botany) covered with densely matted filaments; (biology) densely covered with short matted woolly hairs; a tomentose leaf
tomentous adj. (biology) densely covered with short matted woolly hairs
tomentum n. filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex
tomfool n. a person who lacks good judgment
tomfoolery n. foolish or senseless behavior
tommyrot n. pretentious or silly talk or writing
tomograph n. a computer builds a detailed image of a particular plane through an object from multiple X-ray measurements
tomography n. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
tomorrow adv. the next day, the day after, following the present day@n. the day after today; what are our tasks for tomorrow?; the near future; tomorrow's world
tomtate n. found off the West Indies and Florida
tomtit n. widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head
tomtom n. any of various drums with small heads
ton n. a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds; a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds
tonal adj. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; Chinese is a tonal language; (music) having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
tonality n. any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
tone v. change the color or tone of; change to a color image; of photography; give a healthy elasticity to; Let's tone our muscles@n. the quality of a person's voice; he began in a conversational tone
toned adj. having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination; full-toned; having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination; full-toned
toneless adj. lacking in tone or expression; his toneless mechanical voice
tonelessly adv. in a monotone; `Come in,' she said tonelessly
toner n. a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print; a substance used in a printer to develop a xerographic image; a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
tong n. a Chinese secret society
tongs n. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
tongue n. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity; a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language@v. articulate by tonguing, as on wind instruments
tongued adj. provided with or resembling a tongue; often used in combination; tongued shoes; having a manner of speaking as specified; often used in combination; golden-tongued
tonguefish n. left-eyed marine flatfish whose tail tapers to a point; of little commercial value
tongueflower n. orchid having blue to purple flowers with tongue- or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the lip base
tongueless adj. lacking a tongue; tongueless moccasins; lacking power of speech; expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate
tonguetie v. deprive of speech
tonic adj. (physiology) of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue; a tonic reflex@n. lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine; a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
tonicity n. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; the doctor tested my tonicity
tonight n. the present or immediately coming night@adv. during the night of the present day; drop by tonight
tonnage n. a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
tonne n. a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
tonneau n. the rear seating compartment of an automobile body
tons n. a large number or amount
tonsil n. either of two small masses of tissue one on each side of the pharynx
tonsillectomy n. surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
tonsillitis n. inflammation of the tonsils
tonsorial adj. of or relating to barbers and barbering; tonsorial work
tonsure n. the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head; shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order@v. shave the head of a newly inducted monk
tonsured adj. having a bald spot either shaved or natural; tonsured monks
tontine n. a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members
tonus n. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
too adv. to an excessive degree; too big; in addition; he has a Mercedes, too
took past tense of take
tool v.; ride in a conveyance with no particular goal; furnish with tools@n. an implement used in the practice of a vocation; the means whereby something is accomplished; or; a person who is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
toolbox n. a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
toolmaker n. someone skilled in making or repairing tools
tooshie n. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
toot v. make a loud noise@n. a blast of a horn; an occasion for heavy drinking
tooth n. hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense; something resembling the tooth of an animal; toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
toothache n. an ache localized in a tooth
toothbrush n. small; has long handle; used to clean teeth; (informal) slang terms for a mustache
toothed adj. having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination; saw-toothed; notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex; having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
toothless adj. lacking teeth; most birds are toothless; lacking necessary force for effectiveness; a toothless piece of legislation
toothlike adj. resembling a tooth
toothpaste n. a dentifrice in the form of a paste
toothpick n. a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
toothpowder n. a dentifrice in the form of a powder
toothsome adj. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
toothsomeness n. extreme appetizingness
toothwort n. North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots
toothy adj. having or showing prominent teeth; a toothy smile
tootle v. toot continuously; as of a car horn@n. sound of tooting softly and repeatedly as on a flute
top v. go beyond@n. the upper part of anything; the title should be written at the top of the first page; the highest or uppermost side of anything; put your books on top of the desk@adj. situated at the top or highest position; the top shelf
topaz n. a yellow quartz; a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone; a light brown
topcoat n. a heavy overcoat
topdress v. scatter manure or fertilizer over (land)
tope v. drink alcohol; be an alcoholic
topee n. a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
toper n. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
topgallant n. a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast; a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel
topi n. a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun; large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal
topiary n. a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals; making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees
topic n. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; it was a very sensitive topic; some situation or event that is thought about; he kept drifting off the topic
topical adj. (medicine) a drug for topical (or local) application; of or relating to or arranged by topics; a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis; of interest at the present time; a topical reference
topically adv. to a restricted area of the body; apply this medicine topically
topknot n. decorative ribbon or bow worn as a headdress; showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
topknotted adj. (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination
topless adj. having no top; a topless jar; having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity; topless waitresses
topmast n. the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
topminnow n. small usually brightly-colored viviparous surface-feeding fishes of fresh or brackish warm waters; often used in mosquito control; freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
topmost adj. at or nearest to the top; on the topmost step
topnotch adj. (informal) of the highest quality
topognosia n. recognition of the location of a stimulus on the skin
topognosis n. recognition of the location of a stimulus on the skin
topographic adj. concerned with topography; topographic maps
topographical adj. concerned with topography; a topographical engineer
topographically adv. with regard to topography; the geological environment is the primary factor in determining the character of a country not only topographically but historically
topography n. the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features; precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
topolatry n. worship of places
topology n. the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence
toponym n. the name by which a geographical place is known
topped adj. having a top of a specified character
topper n. a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with beaver or silk
topping n. a flavorful addition on top of a dish@adj. (British) excellent; best possible
toppingly adv. (used as an intensifier) extremely well
topple v. fall down, as if collapsing; cause to topple or tumble by pushing
toppling adj. falling over as if from top-heaviness or lack of support; a toppling pile of books
tops adj. (informal) of the highest quality; she is absolutely tops
topsail n. a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
topside n. (usually plural) the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline
topsoil n. the layer of soil on the surface
topspin n. forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke
toque n. a small round hat worn by women
tor n. a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill; a high rocky hill
torch n. a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance; tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches@v. burn maliciously, as by arson
torchbearer n. a leader in a campaign or movement
torchlight n. light from a torch or torches
tore n. commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
toreador n. someone who fights bulls
torero n. a matador or one of the supporting team during a bull fight
torment v. torment emotionally or mentally; annoy constantly@n. unbearable physical pain; extreme mental distress; intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; a severe affliction
tormented adj. experiencing intense pain especially mental pain; a small tormented schoolboy; tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears
tormenter n. a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings
tormentor n. someone who torments; a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings
torn adj. having edges that are jagged from injury; disrupted by the pull of contrary forces; torn between love and hate; shattered or torn up or torn apart violently as by e.g. wind or lightning or explosive; cities torn by bombs
tornado n. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
tornillo n. shrub or small tree of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico having spirally twisted pods
toroid n. the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus; a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
toroidal adj. of or relating to or shaped like a toroid; doughnut shaped
torpedo n. a professional killer who uses a gun@v. attack or hit with torpedoes
torpid adj. slow and apathetic; a mind grown torpid in old age; (biology) in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; torpid frogs
torpidity n. a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
torpidly adv. in a daze; in a dazed manner
torpidness n. inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
torpor n. a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; he fell into a deep torpor; inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
torque n. a twisting force
torr n. a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli
torrent n. a heavy rain; a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); the houses were swept away in the torrent; an overwhelming number or amount; a torrent of abuse
torrential adj. relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent; torrential erosion; resembling a torrent in force and abundance; torrential applause; pouring in abundance; torrential rains
torrid adj. characterized by intense emotion; a torrid love affair; emotionally charged and vigorously energetic; a torrid dance; burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot; the torrid noonday sun
torridity n. extreme heat
torsion n. a tortuous and twisted shape or position; a twisting force
torsk n. large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod
torso n. the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
tort n. any wrongdoing for which and action for damages may be brought
torte n. rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in Austria
tortellini n. small ring-shaped stuffed pasta
torticollis n. an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
tortilla n. (Mexico) thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
tortoise n. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
tortoiseshell n. the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles; brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles; a cat having black and cream and yellowish markings
tortricid n. any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leafrollers or live in fruits and galls
tortrix n. California moth whose larvae live in esp. oranges; small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants
tortuosity n. a tortuous and twisted shape or position
tortuous adj. highly involved or intricate; tortuous legal procedures; marked by repeated turns and bends; a tortuous road up the mountain; not straightforward; his tortuous reasoning
tortuously adv. in a tortuous manner; tortuously haggling over the price
tortuousness n. a tortuous and twisted shape or position
torture n. extreme mental distress; unbearable physical pain; intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean@v. torment emotionally or mentally
tortured adj. subjected to intense pain; hundreds of tortured prisoners; experiencing intense pain especially mental pain; a tortured witness to another's humiliation
torturer n. someone who inflicts severe physical pain
torturesome adj. extremely painful
torturing adj. extremely painful@n. the act of torturing someone
torturous adj. extremely painful
torturously adv. in a very painful manner
torulose adj. (botany) of a cylindrical or ellipsoid body; swollen and constricted at intervals
torus n. a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle; commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
tosh n. pretentious or silly talk or writing
toss n. the act of flipping a coin; (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team@v. throw or toss with a light motion; toss me newspaper; as of coins; throw carelessly; beat about; throw or cast away; agitate; toss the salad
tossing adj. thrown from side to side; a tossing ship
tostada n. a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it; (Mexico) a crisp flat tortilla
tot v. determine the sum of@n. a young child
total adj. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; a total failure; including everything; the total amount owed; without conditions or limitations; a total ban@v. add up in number or quantity@n. the whole
totaled adj. used of automobiles; completely demolished; the insurance adjuster declared the automobile totaled
totalisator n. registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
totaliser n. registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won; performs simple arithmetic functions
totalism n. the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
totalistic adj. of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life; operating in a totalistic fashion
totalitarian adj. characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
totalitarianism n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.); the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
totality n. the state of being total: appalled by the totality of the destruction; the quality of being complete and indiscriminate: the totality of war and its consequences; the whole
totalizator n. registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
totalizer n. registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won; performs simple arithmetic functions
totally adv. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; a totally new situation; (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly' as in )
totara n. valuable timber tree of New Zealand yielding hard reddish wood used for furniture and bridges and wharves
tote n. a capacious bag or basket@v. carry with difficulty
totem n. a clan identified by their kinship to a common totemic object; an object such as an animal or plant serving as the emblem of a family or clan especially among American Indians
totemic adj. relating to totemism; totemic object
totemism n. belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem
toter n. someone whose employment involves carrying something
totter v. move without being stable, as if threatening to fall; walk unsteadily, as of small children; move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
tottering adj. unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age; a tottering skeleton of a horse; (of structures or institutions) having lost stability; failing or on the point of collapse; a tottering empire
tottery adj. unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age; a tottery old man
toucan n. brilliantly colored arboreal fruit-eating bird of tropical America having a very large thin-walled beak
toucanet n. small toucan
touch n. the event of something coming in contact with the body@v. make physical contact with, come in contact with; The two buildings almost touch; perceive via the tactile sense; affect emotionally; be about; have to do with
touchable adj. having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
touchback n. (American football) a play in which the opposing team has kicked the football into your end zone
touchdown n. a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line; a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
touched adj. being colored slightly; sometimes used in combination; white petals touched with pink; having come into contact; slightly insane; emotionally affected; very touched by the stranger's kindness
touchily adv. in a touchy manner; he touchily refused all offers to help
touchiness n. feeling easily irritated
touching n. the event of something coming in contact with the body; the act of putting two things together with no space between them@adj. arousing affect; his gratitude was simple and touching
touchingly adv. in a poignant or touching manner
touchline n. either of the sidelines in soccer or Rugby
touchstone n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
touchwood n. material for starting a fire
touchy adj. quick to take offense; irritable and looking for trouble; too touchy to make judicious decisions
tough adj. not given to gentleness or sentimentality; a tough character; very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution@n. someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
toughen v. make tough or tougher; This experience will toughen her
toughened adj. physically toughened; made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
toughie n. an aggressive young criminal; a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
toughly adv. in a ruggedly tough manner; toughly vigorous story-telling
toughness n. enduring strength and energy; the property of being big and strong; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking; impressive difficulty
toupe n. a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
toupee n. a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
toupeed adj. wearing a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
tour v. make a tour of a certain place@n. an extended journey; a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); a period of time spent in military service
touraco n. large brightly crested bird of Africa
tourer n. large open car seating four with folding top
touring n. the business of providing services to tourists@adj. working for a short time in different places; touring company
tourism n. the business of providing services to tourists
tourist n. someone who travels for pleasure
touristed adj. visited by throngs of tourists; of the three American Virgin islands St. Thomas is the most touristed
touristry n. the business of providing services to tourists
touristy adj. visited by throngs of tourists; tourists descend in busloads...so the whole place is rather touristy
tourmaline n. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
tournament n. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner; a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize
tournedos n. thick steak cut from the beef tenderloin
tourney v. engage in a tourney@n. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
tourniquet n. stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
tousle v. disarrange or rumple; dishevel
tousled adj. in disarray; extremely disorderly; a bed with tousled sheets
tout n. one who sells advice about gambling or speculation; a seller of shoddy goods@v. advertize in strongly positive terms; show off
tow v. drag behind; Horses used to tow barges along the canal@n. the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; the truck gave him a tow to the garage
towage n. the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
toward prep. in the direction of; heading toward the river; along a course leading to; efforts toward reconciliation; in regard to; tolerance toward minorities; facing; the gun's muzzle was toward him; close upon
towards prep. in the direction of; heading toward the river; along a course leading to; efforts toward reconciliation; in regard to; tolerance toward minorities; facing; the gun's muzzle was toward him; close upon
towboat n. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
towel v. wipe with a towel; towel your hair dry@n. a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
toweling n. any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
towelling n. any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
tower v. appear very large@n. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building; anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower; a tower of dust rose above the horizon
towering adj. of imposing height; especially standing out above others; towering iceburgs
towhead n. a person having soft whitish hair -- towheaded adj.
towheaded adj. of hair color; whitish
towhee n. any of numerous long-tailed American finches
towline n. a rope used in towing
town n. an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; they drive through town on their way to work; an administrative division of a county; the town is responsible for snow removal
townee n. (Brit; informal) townsman unacquainted with country life especially a slick and flashy male city dweller
towner n. a resident of a town or city
townie n. resident of a college town not affiliated with the college
townsfolk n. the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
township n. an administrative division of a county
townsman n. a person from the same town as yourself: a fellow townsman; a resident of a town or city
townspeople n. the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
towny n. resident of a college town not affiliated with the college
towpath n. a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats
towrope n. a rope used in towing
toxaemia n. blood poisoning caused by toxic substances in the blood
toxemia n. an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine; blood poisoning caused by toxic substances in the blood
toxic adj. of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; suffering from exposure to toxic substances
toxicant adj. having the qualities or effects of a poison
toxicity n. grave harmfulness or deadliness
toxicologic adj. of or relating to toxicology
toxicological adj. of or relating to toxicology
toxicologist n. one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment
toxicology n. the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
toxin n. a poison produced by microorganisms
toy v. behave carelessly or indifferently; manipulate manually with no purpose or aim@n. an artifact designed to be played with; a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); a toy stove
toying n. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
toyon n. ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of United States Pacific coast having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia
toyshop n. shop where toys are sold
trabeate adj. (architecture) not arcuate; having straight horizontal beams or lintels (rather than arches)
trabeated adj. (architecture) not arcuate; having straight horizontal beams or lintels (rather than arches)
trace v. follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; make a mark or lines on a surface@n. a just detectable amount; he speaks French with a trace of an accent; a clue that something has been present
traceable adj. (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to; a failure traceable to lack of energy; capable of being traced or tracked; a traceable riverbed
traced adj. derived by copying something else; especially by following lines seen through a transparent sheet
tracer n. any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes; flight can be observed by trail of smoke
tracery n. an open pattern of interlacing ribs
trachea n. membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi; one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids
tracheal adj. relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea
tracheid n. long tubular cell peculiar to xylem
tracheitis n. inflammation of the trachea
tracheophyte n. green plant having a vascular system: ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms
tracheostomy n. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
tracheotomy n. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
trachodon n. large duck-billed dinosaur of the Upper Cretaceous
trachodont n. large duck-billed dinosaur of the Upper Cretaceous
trachoma n. a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue
tracing n. the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline; something drawn by tracing
track v. carry (as mud) on the feet and deposit; observe or plot the moving path of something (e.g., a target or missile); go after with the intent to catch@n. a line or route along which something travels or moves:; the track of an animal
trackable adj. capable of being traced or tracked
tracked adj. having tracks; new snow tracked by rabbits
tracker n. someone who tracks down game (or criminals)
tracking n. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
tracklayer n. a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks
trackless adj. having no tracks; a trackless trolley; lacking pathways; trackless wilderness
tracksuit n. warm garment, often worn by an athlete to keep warm
tract n. an extended area of land; a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose; a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet; a bundle of nerve fibers following a path through the brain
tractability n. the trait of being easily persuaded
tractable adj. easily managed (controlled or taught or molded); tractable young minds; susceptible to suggestion
tractableness n. the trait of being easily persuaded
tractate n. treatise
tractile adj. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
traction n. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
tractive adj. exerting traction and serving to pull
tractor n. a vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications; a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans
trad n. (Brit) traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s
trade adj. relating to or used in or intended for trade or commerce@n. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services@v. engage in the trade of
tradecraft n. skill acquired through experience in a trade; instructional designers are trained in something that might be called tradecraft; often used to discuss skill in espionage
traded adj. (of securities) bought and sold on a stock exchange
trademark n. a distinctive characteristic or attribute; a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
trademarked adj. (of goods and merchandise) labeled with proprietary (and legally registered) identification guaranteeing exclusive use; trademarked goods
trader n. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
tradesman n. a merchant who owns or manages a shop
tradespeople n. pl. tradesmen 1
trading n. buying or selling securities or commodities
tradition n. an inherited pattern of thought or action; a specific practice of long standing
traditional adj. consisting of or derived from tradition; traditional history; pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines; the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished
traditionalism n. strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings; adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
traditionalist adj. stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded@n. one who adheres to traditional views
traditionality n. strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
traditionally adv. according to tradition; in a traditional manner; traditionally, we eat fried foods on Hanukah
traduce v. speak unfavorably about
traducement n. a malicious attack
traducer n. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
traffic v. deal illegally; traffic drugs@n. the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles or messages) coming and going in a particular locality; buying and selling; especially illicit trade
trafficator n. a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
trafficker n. someone who exchanges goods or services for money
tragacanth n. a gum used in pharmacy, adhesives, and textile printing
tragedian n. a writer (especially a playwright) who writes; one who specializes in tragic roles
tragedienne n. an actress who specializes in tragic roles
tragedy n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
tragic adj. very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction; a tragic face; (drama) of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy; tragic hero
tragical adj. very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
tragically adv. in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences; the adventure ended tragically
tragicomedy n. a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating; a comedy with serious elements or overtones
tragicomic adj. (drama) of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy; a playwright specializing in tragicomic drama; manifesting both tragic and comic aspects; having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
tragicomical adj. manifesting both tragic and comic aspects; having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
tragopan n. brilliantly colored Asian pheasant having wattles and two fleshy processes on the head
trail v. to lag or linger behind; go after with the intent to catch; drag along, either literally or metaphorically, as in one's wake@n. a track or mark left by something that has passed; there as a trail of blood
trailer n. a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor; a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck; equipped for living; especially for holiday trips
trailing n. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind@adj. having the lower score or lagging position in a contest; the 8th inning found the home team trailing
train v. prepare for a future task or career; undergo training or instruction; train by instruction and practice; esp. to teach self-control; prepare for a future role or function@n. a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
trainbearer n. one who holds up the train of a gown or robe on a ceremonial occasion
trained adj. shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; a trained mind; having acquired necessary skills by e.g. undergoing a course of study; a trained nurse
trainee n. someone who is being trained
traineeship n. financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job
trainer n. one who trains other persons or animals; a ground-training machine that simulates the conditions of flying a plane
training n. activity leading to skilled behavior; the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
trainload n. quantity that can be carried by a train
trainman n. an employee of a railroad
trainmaster n. a railroad employer who is in charge of a rail yard
traipse v. walk or tramp about
trait n. a distinguishing feature of one's personal nature
traitor n. someone who betrays his country by committing treason; a person who says one thing and does another
traitorous adj. deliberately and abominably disloyal or likely to betray trust or confidence; a lying traitorous insurrectionist; constituting treason; a traitorous act
traitorously adv. in a disloyal and faithless manner
traitorousness n. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
traitress n. female traitor
trajectory n. the path followed by a moving object
tralatitious adj. having been passed along from generation to generation; among Biblical critics a tralatitious interpretation is one received by expositor from expositor
tram n. a system for transporting passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers; a car that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity: `tram' and `tramcar' are British terms
tramcar n. a car that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity: `tram' and `tramcar' are British terms
tramline n. the track on which trams or streetcars run
trammel n. anything that restrains (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)@v. catch in or as if in a trap; place limits on
trammels n. anything that restrains (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
tramontana n. a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean
tramontane n. a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean@adj. on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the the speaker); tramontane winds; being or coming from another country
tramp n. a disreputable wanderer; a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure@v. move along on foot
tramping adj. walking with a heavy tread
trample n. the sound of trampling@v. tread or stomp heavily or roughly; injure by trampling or as if by trampling
trampled adj. crushed or broken by being stepped upon heavily; her trampled flowers lay crushed and broken
trampling n. the sound of trampling@adj. walking with a heavy tread; little boys playing in the dust heedless of the trampling feet everywhere about them
trampoline n. strong canvas attached with springs to a metal frame and used for tumbling
tramway n. a system for transporting passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers; the track on which trams or streetcars run
trance n. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation; a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep@v. attract; cause to be enamored
trancelike adj. as if in a trance
tranquil adj. characterized by absence of emotional agitation; she became more tranquil; free from disturbance; a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
tranquility n. a disposition free from stress or emotion; a state of peace and quiet
tranquilize v. make calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet
tranquilizer n. a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
tranquilizing adj. tending to soothe or tranquilize; valium has a tranquilizing effect
tranquillity n. an untroubled state; free from disturbances; a state of peace and quiet
tranquillize v. make calm or still; cause to be calm or quiet
tranquillizer n. a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
tranquilly adv. without emotional agitation; tranquilly she went on with her work
trans adj. (prefix) across or crossing or on the opposite side
transact v. conduct business; transact with foreign governments
transaction n. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
transactions n. a written account of what transpired at a meeting
transalpine adj. on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)@n. one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy
transaminase n. a class of enzymes that cause transamination
transamination n. the process of transfering an amino group from one compound to another
transatlantic adj. crossing the Atlantic Ocean; transatlantic flight
transcend v. go beyond; go beyond
transcendence n. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience; the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits
transcendency n. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience; the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits
transcendent adj. beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
transcendental adj. existing outside of or not in accordance with nature; of or characteristic of a system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual about the empirical and material
transcendentalism n. a philosophy holding that ultimate reality is unknowable and asserting the primacy of the spiritual over the material and empirical
transcontinental adj. extending or going across a continent; situated on the farther side of a continent
transcribe v. write out from speech, notes, etc.; rewrite in a different script; rewrite a piece of music for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended; arrange; make a phonetic transcription of
transcribed adj. taken down in writing especially from notes or dictated or recorded information; recorded for broadcast; a transcribed announcement; (`canned' is used informally as in )
transcript n. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
transcription n. something written, esp. copied from one medium to another, as a typed version of shorthand notes; a recording; eg from broadcast to tape
transcultural adj. extending through all human cultures; a transcultural ideal of freedom embraciong all the peoples of the world
transdermal adj. (pharmacology) through the skin (refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)); transdermal estrogen
transduce v. cause transduction; as of energy forms
transducer n. a device that converts one form of energy into another
transduction n. the process whereby a transducer accepts waves in one form and gives back related waves in a different form
transept n. transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
transeunt adj. (philosophy) of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
transfer n. the act of transporting something from one location to another@v. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work; move from one place to another, as of information
transferability n. the quality of being transferable or exchangeable: sterling transferability affords a means of multilateral settlement for....trade between nondollar countries
transferable adj. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another; legally transferable to the ownership of another
transference n. transferring ownership; the act of transfering something from one form to another
transferrable adj. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another; legally transferable to the ownership of another
transferral n. the act of transporting something from one location to another
transfiguration n. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
transfigure v. change completely the nature of something
transfix v. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe: Burton; Todd & Bowman; pierce with a sharp stake or point
transfixed adj. having your attention fixated as though by a spell
transform v. subject to a mathematical transformation; change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; change in outward structure or looks; change from one form or medium into another
transformable adj. capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy
transformation n. a qualitative change; a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system; the act of transforming
transformed adj. given a completely different form or appearance; shocked to see the transformed landscape
transformer n. an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage
transfuse v. treat by cupping
transfusion n. the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
transgress v. act in disregard of laws and rules; pass beyond; of limits and boundaries
transgression n. evil behavior
transgressor n. someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
transience n. an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying; the attribute of being brief or fleeting
transiency n. an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying
transient adj. (philosophy) of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind; enduring a very short time; youth's transient beauty@n. one who stays for only a short time; transient laborers
transiently adv. for a very short time; these three pions may actually be joined together transiently as a compound particle during the interchange process
transistor n. a semiconductor device capable of amplification
transistorized adj. (of an electronic device) equipped with transistors
transit v. make a transit@n. an instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small tripod-mounted telescope; the roads and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods; a journey usually by ship
transition n. the act of passing from one stage to the next; an event that results in a transformation; a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another; a musical passage moving from one key to another
transitional adj. of or relating to or characterized by transition; adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood
transitionally adv. as a transitional step or in a transitional manner
transitive adj. (grammar) designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning
transitively adv. in a transitive manner; you can use the verb `eat' transitively or intransitively
transitiveness n. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb
transitivity n. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb
transitivize v. make transitive
transitorily adv. for a very brief time
transitoriness n. an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying
transitory adj. enduring a very short time; love is transitory but at is eternal
translatable adj. capable of being put into another form or style or language; substances readily translatable to the American home table; capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy; ideas translatable into reality
translate v. render into another language; change from one form or medium into another; make sense of a language; bring to a certain spiritual state; change the position of (figures or bodies) in space without rotation, in mathematics
translation n. a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language; a uniform movement without rotation
translational adj. of or relating to uniform movement without rotation
translator n. someone who mediates between speakers of different languages; a program that translates one programming language into another
transliterate v. rewrite in a different script
transliteration n. transcribing from one alphabet to another
translocation n. the transport of dissolved material within a plant; an exchange of chromosome parts
translucence n. the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
translucency n. the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
translucent adj. almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely; translucent amber
translunar adj. situated beyond the moon or its orbit around the earth; unworldly or ethereal
translunary adj. situated beyond the moon or its orbit around the earth; who can imagine a translunary visitor in Times Square?; unworldly or ethereal; high translunary dreams
transmigrate v. to pass at death from one body or being to another -- transmigration n. -- transmigratory adj.
transmigration n. the passing of a soul into another body after death
transmissible adj. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection; tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity
transmissiblel adj. inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
transmission n. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted; communication by means of transmitted signals; the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance; an incident is which an infectious disease is transmitted
transmit v. transfer or deliver to another, as of information; transmit or serve as the medium for transmission, as of sounds or images; broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
transmittable adj. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
transmittal n. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
transmittance n. the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance
transmitted adj. sent electronically as by wire or radio; the transmitted signals; tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; genetically transmitted features
transmitter n. someone who transmits a message; equipment used to broadcast radio or tv signals
transmitting n. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
transmogrify v. change completely the nature of something
transmontane adj. on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the the speaker); the transmontane section of the state
transmundane adj. existing or extending beyond the physical world
transmutability n. the quality of being commutable
transmutable adj. capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy; is lead really transmutable into gold?
transmutation n. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something; a qualitative change
transmute v. change in outward structure or looks; change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; alter in nature; of chemical elements in alchemy
transoceanic adj. on or from the other side of an ocean; transoceanic crossing
transom n. a window above a door and hinged to a transom; a horizontal piece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
transonic adj. (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
transpacific adj. crossing or extending across or situated beyond the Pacific ocean
transparence n. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation; the quality of being clear and transparent
transparency n. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation; the quality of being clear and transparent; a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
transparent adj. transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; transparent cristal; so thin as to transmit light; transparent chiffon; free of deceit
transparently adv. so as to be easily understood or seen through; his transparently lucid prose; so as to allow the passage of light; the red brilliance of the claret shines transparently in our glasses
transparentness n. the quality of being clear and transparent
transpirate v. pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
transpiration n. the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature; the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants; the process of secreting perspiration
transpire v. pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas; exude water vapor; of plants; come to light; become known; come about, happen, or occur; give off (water) through the skin
transpiring adj. that is passing through; transpiring gas
transplacental adj. through or by way of the placenta; transplacental passage of nutrients
transplant n. (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient@v. lift and reset in another soil or situation; in surgery
transplantable adj. capable of being transplanted
transplantation n. the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind); an operation moving an organ from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient)
transplanting n. the act of uprooting and moving a plant to a new location
transpolar adj. extending across or crossing either pole; transpolar air routes
transponder n. equipment designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply
transport v. move something or somebody around; usually over long distances; move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; hold spellbound; transport commercially@n. something that serves as a means of transportation
transportable adj. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
transportation n. the roads and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods; the act of transporting something from one location to another; the commercial enterprise of transporting goods and materials
transporter n. a long truck for carrying motor vehicles; a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships; a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
transposability n. ability to change sequence
transpose v. change the order or arrangement of; Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word; transfer from one place or period to another; cause to change places, as of parts, for example; put (a piece of music) into another key
transposed adj. turned about in order or relation; transposed letters
transposition n. an event in which one thing is substituted for another; act of reversing the order or place of
transsexual n. a person who has undergone a sex change operation; a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex@adj. overwhelmingly desirous of being, or completely identifying with, the opposite sex
transship v. transfer for further transportation from one ship or conveyance to another
transshipment n. transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment
transubstantiation n. the change in the eucharistic elements from the substance of bread and wine to the substance of the body of Christ with only the accidents (as taste and color) remaining
transudation n. the process of exuding
transude v. release through one's pores, as of sweat
transversal adj. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; transversal vibrations
transversalis n. a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
transversally adv. in a transverse manner
transverse adj. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
transversely adv. in a transverse manner; they were cut transversely
transversus n. a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
transvestic adj. receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex
transvestism n. the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
transvestite n. someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex@adj. receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex
transvestitism n. the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
trap n. a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned@v. place in a confining or embarrassing position; catch in or as if in a trap; The men trap foxes; hold or catch as if in a trap
trapdoor n. a lifting or sliding door covering an opening in a floor or roof
trapeze n. a swing used by circus acrobats
trapezium n. (in US) a quadrilateral with no parallel sides; the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
trapezohedron n. a polyhedron whose faces are trapeziums
trapezoid n. (in US) a quadrilateral with two parallel sides; the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones
trapezoidal adj. resembling a trapezoid
trapped adj. forced to turn and face attackers; like a trapped animal
trapper n. someone who traps animals for their furs
trapping n. a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
trappings n. accessory wearing apparel
traps n. pl. personal belongings; luggage
trapshooter n. a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap
trapshooting n. the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
trash v. dispose of; trash these old chairs;; express a totally negative opinion of@n. worthless material that is discarded; worthless people; nonsensical talk or writing
trashiness n. the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better
trashy adj. cheap and inferior; of no value; trashy merchandise; tastelessly showy
trauma n. any physical damage to the body; an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
traumatic adj. of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body; psychologically painful; causing physical or especially psychological injury; few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child
traumatize v. inflict a trauma upon
traumatophobia n. a morbid fear of battle or physical injury
travail v. work hard@n. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child; use of physical or mental energy; hard work
trave n. a horizontal beam that extends across something
travel v. change location; move, travel, or proceed; travel as for pleasure and sightseeing; go on travels; make a trip for pleasure; travel upon or across@n. the act of going from one place to another; he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
travelable adj. able to be traveled; highway crews soon had the roads travelable
traveled adj. traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term; familiar with many parts of the world; a traveled, educated man
traveler n. a person who changes location
traveling n. the act of going from one place to another@adj. working for a short time in different places; traveling salesman
travelled adj. familiar with many parts of the world
traveller n. a person who changes location
travelling n. the act of going from one place to another
travelog n. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
travelogue n. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
traversable adj. able to be traveled
traversal n. taking a zigzag path on skis; travel across
traverse n. a horizontal beam that extends across something; a horizontal piece across a window or separating a door from a window over it; taking a zigzag path on skis@v. travel across or pass over; to cover a wide area
travertine n. a crystalline mineral formed by deposition from spring waters
travesty n. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way@v. make a parody of
trawl n. a conical net dragged through the water at great depths@v. fish with trawlers
trawler n. a vessel used for trawling for fish
tray n. an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
treacherous adj. dangerously unstable and unpredictable; treacherous winding roads; tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; the fiercest and most treacherous of foes
treacherously adv. in a disloyal and faithless manner; he behaved treacherously
treachery n. betrayal of a trust; an act of deliberate betrayal
treacle n. a pale cane syrup
treacly adj. overly sweet
tread v. put down the foot, place the foot; For fools rush in where angels fear to tread; tread or stomp heavily or roughly; crush as if by treading on, as of grapes@n. a step in walking or running
treadle n. a lever that is operated with the foot@v. tread over; operate by a treadle, of machinery
treadmill n. an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place; a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps; a job involving drudgery and confinement
treadwheel n. a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
treason n. a crime that undermines the offender's government; disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior; an act of deliberate betrayal
treasonable adj. constituting treason; treasonable acts like sabotage
treasonably adv. in a disloyal and faithless manner
treasonist n. someone who betrays his country by committing treason
treasonous adj. constituting treason
treasure n. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.; the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies; something highly prized for its beauty or perfection@v. hold dear; be fond of
treasured adj. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; a treasured heirloom
treasurer n. an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
treasurership n. the position of treasurer
treasury n. the funds of a government or institution or individual; the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues; a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
treat v. interact in a certain way; subject to a process or treatment, often with the aim of readying for some purpose; provide treatment for; deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression@n. something considered choice to eat
treated adj. subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent; the sludge of treated sewage can be used as fertilizer; (of a specimen for study under a microscope) treated with a reagent or dye that colors only certain structures
treatise n. a formal exposition
treatment n. care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury; the management of someone or something; or the treatment of water sewage
treaty n. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
treble adj. having or denoting a high range; the boy still had a fine treble voice; three times as great or many; a claim for treble (or triple) damages@v. sing treble@n. the pitch range of the highest female voice
treck v. go trecking
tree n. a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms; a figure that branches from a single root@v. chase a bear up a tree with dogs and kill it
treed adj. forced to turn and face attackers
treefrog n. arboreal amphibians usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe; of southeast Asia and Australia and America; any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes
treehopper n. small leaping insect that sucks juices of branches and twigs
treeless adj. not wooded
treelike adj. resembling a tree in form and branching structure
treenail n. a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
treetop n. the upper branches and leaves of a tree
tref adj. (Judaism) not conforming to dietary laws
trefoil n. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves; a plant of the genus Trifolium; an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle
treillage n. a structure of latticework used to support climbing plants
trek n. (South African) a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers); any long and difficult trip
trellis n. a structure of latticework used to support climbing plants@v. train on a trellis, as of a vine
trematode n. parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
tremble n. reflex shaking caused by cold or fear or excitement@v. move with a tremor; move involuntarily up and down or sideways
trembles n. disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
trembling adj. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze; trembling hands@n. a shaky motion
tremendous adj. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; tremendous sweeping plains; extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; a tremendous achievement
tremendously adv. extremely
tremolite n. a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
tremolo n. (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones; vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one
tremor n. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear); a small earthquake; a shaky motion@v. shake with seismic vibrations, as of planets
tremulous adj. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; spoke timidly in a tremulous voice
tremulously adv. in a tremulous manner; the leaves rustled tremulously in the wind
trenail n. a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
trench n. a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth@v. trench on or upon something; impinge or infringe upon; trespass or encroach; infringe; cut or carve deeply into; cut a drainage tench in; dig a trench in
trenchancy n. keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect
trenchant adj. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect; trenchant criticism; characterized by or full of force and vigor; a trenchant argument
trenchantly adv. in a vigorous and effective manner; he defended his client's civil rights trenchantly
trencher n. a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved
trencherman n. a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
trenchfoot n. resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
trend n. a general direction in which something tends to move:; the trend of the stock market; general line of orientation:; the northeastern trend of the coast; a general tendency as of opinion; the popular taste at a given time@v. turn sharply
trendsetting adj. initiating or popularizing a trend
trendy adj. in accord with the latest fad; trendy ideas
trepan v. cut a hole with a trepan; in surgery@n. a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull; a tool for cutting circular holes around a center
trepang n. of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food esp. by Chinese
trephination n. a operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
trephine v. operate on with a trephine@n. a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
trepid adj. timid by nature or revealing timidity
trepidation n. a feeling of alarm or dread
trepidly adv. in a timorous and trepid manner
treponema n. cause of e.g. syphilis and yaws
trespass v. enter unlawfully on someone's property; Don't trespass on my land!; make excessive use of@n. a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
trespasser n. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
trespassing adj. gradually intrusive without right or permision; trespassing hunters
tress n. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
trestle n. a tower-like framework used to support a bridge; sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
trestlework n. a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g.
trews n. tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan
trey n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips
triacetate n. slow-burning; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film
triad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; a set of three similar things considered as a unit; three people considered as a unit; a 3-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones
triage n. sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food
trial adj. of the nature of or undergoing an experiment@n. (law) legal proceedings consisting of the judicial examination of issues by a competent tribunal; most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial; the act of testing something
triamcinolone n. a synthetic corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory agent
triangle n. a three-sided polygon; any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles; a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle
triangular adj. having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle; a triangular figure; involving three parties or elements; the triangular mother-father-child relationship; having three sides
triangularity n. the property of being shaped like a triangle
triangulate v. divide into triangles or give a triangular form to; triangulate the piece of cardboard; measure by using trigonometry; triangulate the angle; survey by triangulation@adj. composed of or marked with triangles
triangulation n. a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation
tribadistic adj. of female homosexual behavior that atempts to simulate heterosexual behavior
tribal adj. relating to or characteristic of a tribe; tribal customs
tribalism n. the culture and organization of a tribe
tribe n. a social division of (usually preliterate) people; a federation (as of American Indians); (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily; group of people related by blood or marriage
tribesman n. someone who lives in a tribe
triboloby n. the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication
tribologist n. a specialist in tribology
tribromoethanol n. an anesthetic
tribulation n. an annoying or frustrating event
tribunal n. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
tribune n. the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
tribuneship n. the position of tribune
tributary n. a branch that flows into the main stream@adj. of a stream; flowing into a larger stream
tribute n. something given or done as an expression of esteem; payment by one nation for protection by another; payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
tributyrin n. a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin
trice v. raise with a line, as of a window shade; hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope@n. a very short time
tricentenary adj. of or relating to or completing a period of 300 years
tricentennial adj. of or relating to or completing a period of 300 years
triceps n. any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii)
triceratops n. huge ceratopsian dinosaur having three horns and the neck heavily armored with a very solid frill
trichinosis n. a disease caused by infestation of muscle tissue by small worms (trichinae) and marked by pain, fever, and swelling
trichion n. point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead
trichloride n. any compound containing three chlorine atoms in each molecule
trichodesmium n. large colonial bacterium common in tropical open-ocean waters; important in carbon and nitrogen fixation
trichomonad n. cause of trichomoniasis in women and cattle and birds
trichomoniasis n. infection of the vagina
trichopteran n. caddis fly
trichopteron n. caddis fly
trichroism n. pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits three different colors when viewed from three different directions
trichromatic adj. having or involving three colors; trichromatic vision
trichrome adj. having or involving three colors
trick v. pull a fast one, play a trick on somebody@n. a cunning or deceitful action or device; he played a trick on me; a period of work or duty; an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent; that offer was a dirty trick
trickery n. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way; the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
trickily adv. in an artful manner
trickiness n. the quality of being a slippery rascal
trickle v. run or flow slowly, or in an unsteady stream@n. the formation and falling of drops of liquid
trickster n. someone who plays practical jokes on others; someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
tricksy adj. marked by skill in deception
tricky adj. not to be trusted; having concealed difficulty; a tricky recipe to follow; marked by skill in deception; tricky Dick
triclinic adj. (crystallography) having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique angles; triclinic system
tricolor adj. having or involving three colors; tricolor plumage@n. a flag having three colored stripes especially the French flag
tricolour n. a flag having three colored stripes especially the French flag
tricorn n. brim turned up to form three points
tricorne n. brim turned up to form three points
tricot n. a knitted fabric, or one resembling knitting
tricuspid n. a tooth with three cusps
tricycle n. a vehicle with three wheels
tricyclic n. an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
trident n. a spear with three prongs
tridymite n. a mineral form of silica
tried adj. tested and proved useful or correct; tested and proved to be reliable
triennial adj. occurring every third year or lasting 3 years@n. the 300th anniversary
trier n. one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case; one who tries
trifle n. jam-spread sponge cake soaked in wine served with custard sauce; a detail that is considered insignificant; something of small importance@v. waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently; act frivolously; consider not very seriously
trifler n. one who behaves lightly or not seriously
trifling adj. not worth considering; a trifling matter@n. the deliberate act of wasting time instead of working
trifocals n. pl. eyeglasses with lenses having one part for close focus, one for intermediate focus, and one for distant focus
trifoliata n. small fast-growing spiny deciduous Chinese orange tree bearing sweetly scented flowers and decorative but inedible fruit: used as a stock in grafting and for hedges
trifoliate adj. of a leaf shape; having three leaflets
trifoliated adj. of a leaf shape; having three leaflets
trifoliolate adj. of a leaf shape; having three leaflets
trifurcation n. splitting into three branches
trig adj. (of persons) neat and smart in appearance; the trig corporal in his jaunty cap@n. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
trigeminal n. the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
trigger n. activates the firing mechanism of a gun; an act that sets in motion some course of events@v. actuate; trigger a reaction; pull the trigger on; release a trigger; trigger a gun
triggerfish n. any of numerous compressed deep-bodied tropical fishes with sandpapery skin and erectile spines in the first dorsal fin
triglyceride n. naturally occurring in animal and vegetable tissues; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body
trigon n. a three-sided polygon
trigonal adj. (crystallography) having three-fold symmetry
trigonometric adj. of or relating to or according to the principles of trigonometry; trigonometric function
trigonometry n. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
trigram n. a word that is written with three letters in an alphabetic writing system
triiodomethane n. a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
trike n. a vehicle with three wheels
trilateral adj. involving three parties or elements; a trilateral agreement; having three sides; a trilateral figure@n. a three-sided polygon
trilby n. felt hat with a creased crown
trilingual adj. using or knowing three languages; trilingual speakers
trill v. pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme \r\; Some spekaers trill their r's; sing with trills@n. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
trilled adj. uttered with a trill
trillion adj. (U.S.) one million million; (Britain) one quintillion@n. (in Britain and Germany) the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros; in England they call a quintillion a trillion
trillions n. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
trillionth adj. the ordinal number of one trillion in counting order@n. one part in a trillion
trillium n. any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petalled flower
trilobate adj. divided into three lobes
trilobated adj. divided into three lobes
trilobed adj. divided into three lobes
trilogy n. a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
trim v. remove the edges from: trim the picture@n. a state of arrangement or appearance: in good trim; a decoration or adornment on a garment; or the trim on a shirt@adj. thin and fit
trimaran n. a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls
trimer n. a polymer (or a molecule of a polymer) consisting of three identical monomers
trimester n. a period of three months; one of three divisions of an academic year
trimeter n. a line consisting of three metrical feet
trimly adv. in a trim manner; he was trimly attired
trimmed adj. made neat and tidy by trimming; his neatly trimmed hair
trimmer n. a machine that trims timber; variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments; receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.
trimming n. the act of adding decoration; the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree; a decoration or adornment on a garment; the trimming on a hat or; cutting down to the desired size or shape
trimness n. a state of arrangement or appearance
trimotored adj. having three motors
trine n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
trinitrotoluene n. a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene; used as a high explosive
trinity n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; three people considered as a unit
trinket n. cheap showy jewelry or ornament or clothing
trio n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; a musical composition for three performers; three performers or singers who perform together; a set of three similar things considered as a unit; three people considered as a unit
triode n. a thermionic tube having three electrodes
triolein n. a naturally occuring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils
trioxide n. an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen in the molecule
trip v. miss a step and fall or nearly fall; cause to stumble; make a trip for pleasure; actuate@n. a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); he took a trip to the shopping center; a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs
tripalmitin n. a triglyceride of palmitic acid
tripartite adj. involving three parties or elements; a tripartite treaty
tripe n. lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food; nonsensical talk or writing
triphammer n. a massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity
tripinnate adj. thrice pinnate
tripinnated adj. thrice pinnate
tripinnatifid adj. bipinnatifid with segments pinnatifid
triple n. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base@adj. having three units or components or elements; overcrowding made triple sessions necessary; three times as great or many@v. increase threefold
triplet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; one of three offspring born at the same time; a set of three similar things considered as a unit
tripletail n. large food fish of warm waters worldwide having long anal and dorsal fins that with caudal fin suggest a three-lobed tail
triplex adj. having three units or components or elements; triplex windows
triplicate n. any of three things that correspond to one another exactly@v. reproduce threefold
tripling n. increase by a factor of three
tripod n. a three-legged stand used for support
tripos n. final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University
tripper n. a tourist who is visiting sights of interest; a catch mechanism that acts as a switch; the pressure activates the tripper and releases the water
tripping adj. characterized by a buoyant rhythm; a tripping singing measure; moving easily and quickly; nimble; walked with a light tripping step
trippingly adv. moving with quick light steps
triptych n. a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
triquetral n. a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones
trireme n. ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
trisaccharide n. any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
trisect v. cut in three; trisect a line
tristearin n. a triglyceride of stearic acid
trisyllable n. a word having three syllables
tritanopia n. inability to distinguish blue and yellow
tritanopic adj. inability to see the color blue or to distinguish the colors blue and yellow
trite adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; his remarks were trite and commonplace
tritely adv. in a trite manner; tritely expressed emotions
triteness n. unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed
tritheist n. someone (not an orthodox Christian) who believes that the Father and Son and Holy Ghost are three separate gods
tritium n. a radioactive form of hydrogen with atoms of three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms
tritoma n. a plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers
triton n. tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells; small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and North Asia
triturate v. to rub or grind to a fine powder
triumph n. a successful ending of a struggle or contest; the agreement was a triumph for common sense; the exultation of victory@v. prove superior; be ecstatic with joy; dwell on with satisfaction; to express great joy: Shelley
triumphal adj. relating to or celebrating a triumph; a triumphal procession; joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; a triumphal success
triumphant adj. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; a triumphant shout; experiencing triumph
triumphantly adv. in a triumphant manner; she shouted triumphantly
triumvir n. one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
triumvirate n. a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority
triune adj. being three in one; used especially of the Christian Trinity; a triune God
trivalent adj. (chemistry) having a valence of three
trivet n. a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth; a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
trivia n. something of small importance
trivial adj. (informal terms) small and of little importance; obvious and dull; trivial conversation; of little substance or significance; only trivial objections; concerned with trivialities; a trivial young woman
triviality n. the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous; a detail that is considered insignificant; something of small importance
trivialize v. make trivial or insignificant; Don't trivialize the seriousness of the issue!
trivially adv. with little effort; we can prove trivially that this theorem is false; in a frivolously trivial manner; trivially motivated requests
trivium n. the three liberal arts of grammar, rhetoric, and logic in a medieval university
troat v. emit a cry intended to attract other animals; used esp. of animals at rutting time
trochaic adj. (prosody) of or consisting of trochees; trochaic dactyl
troche n. a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
trochee n. a metrical unit with stressed-stressed-unstressed syllables
trochlear n. either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes
trochlearis n. either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes
trod past tense of tread
trodden adj. crushed or broken by being stepped upon heavily; the grass was trodden and muddy
troglodyte n. one who lives in solitude; someone who dwells in a cave
trogon n. forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails
troika n. a Russian vehicle (carriage or sled) pulled by three horses abreast; the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one; a modern Russian triumvirate
troll v. circulate, move around; cause to move round and round; sing the parts of (a round) in succession@n. (Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
troller n. a fisherman who uses a hook and line
trolley n. a car that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
trolleybus n. a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
trollop n. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
trolly n. a device (as a grooved wheel on the end of a pole) to carry current from a wire to an electrically driven vehicle; a passenger car that runs on tracks and gets its electric power through a trolley
trombiculiasis n. infestation with chiggers
trombiculiid n. mite that as nymph and adult feeds on early stages of small arthropods but whose larvae are parasitic on terrestrial vertebrates
trombidiid n. mite that in all stages feeds on other arthropods
trombone n. a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
trombonist n. a musician who plays the trombone
trompillo n. weedy nightshade with silvery foliage and violet or blue or white flowers; roundish berry widely used to curdle milk; central United States to South America
troop n. a group of soldiers; a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company; a unit of girl or boy scouts; an orderly crowd; a troop of children@v. march in a procession; move or march as if in a crowd
trooper n. a soldier in a motorized army unit; a mounted policeman; a state police officer
troops n. soldiers collectively
troopship n. ship for transporting troops
trope n. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
trophotropic adj. of or relating to trophotropism
trophotropism n. an orienting response to food
trophozoite n. a sporozoan in the active feeding stage of its life cycle
trophy n. an award for success in war or hunting; something given as a token of victory
tropic n. either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead@adj. relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics
tropical adj. relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator); tropical islands; (rhetoric) characterized by or of the nature of a trope or tropes; changed from its literal sense
tropically adv. in a tropical manner; it was tropically hot in the greenhouse
tropicbird n. mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land
tropics n. the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
tropism n. an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
troponym n. a word that denotes a manner of doing something; `march' is a troponym of `walk'
troponymy n. the semantic relation of being a manner of does something
tropopause n. the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere
troposphere n. the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude)
trot n. a slow pace of running; a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly); a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together@v. run at a moderately swift pace; ride at a trot
troth n. a mutual promise to marry; a solemn pledge of fidelity
trotter n. foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food; a horse trained to trot esp. one trained for harness racing
troubadour n. a singer of folk songs
trouble v. move deeply; to cause inconvenience or discomfort to: Sorry to trouble you, but...@n. a source of difficulty: one trouble after another delayed the job; a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); in trouble with the police
troubled adj. characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; troubled areas; characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; these troubled areas
troublemaker n. someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
troubleshooter n. a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices)
troublesome adj. difficult to deal with; a troublesome infection
troublesomeness n. a difficulty that causes anxiety
troubling n. the act of annoying someone@adj. causing distress or worry or anxiety; a new and troubling thought
troublous adj. full of trouble; these are troublous times
trough n. a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed); a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater; a concave shape with an open top; a treasury for government funds
trounce v. beat severely with a whip or rod; come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; be a mystery or bewildering to
trouncing n. a sound defeat; the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
troupe n. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
trouper n. an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
trouser n. something designed for or relating to trousers; in his trouser's pocket
trousered adj. dressed in trousers
trousering n. any fabric used to make trousers
trousers n. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; he had a sharp crease in his trousers
trousseau n. the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
trout n. flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes; any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons
trove n. treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
trow v. archaic; think, suppose
trowel v. use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work@n. a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
troy n. a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
truancy n. failure to attend (especially school)
truant n. one who is absent from school without permission; someone who shirks duty@adj. absent without permission; truant schoolboys
truce n. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
truck v. transport something by truck@n. an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling; a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects
truckage n. transportation by truck; the cost of such transportation
trucker n. someone who drives a truck as an occupation
trucking n. the activity of transporting goods by truck
truckle n. a low bed to be slid under a higher bed@v. yield to out of weakness; court favor by cringing or flattering
truckler n. someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as he had no self-respect
truckling n. the act of obeying (especially in a humble manner)
truckload n. a load that fills a truck; the minimum weight required for shipping at truckload rates
truculence n. obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
truculency n. obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
truculent adj. defiantly aggressive; as truculent as a small boy who thinks his big brother can lick anybody; aggressively hostile; a truculent speech against the new government
truculently adv. in an aggressively truculent manner; they strive for security by truculently asserting their own interests; in a defiantly truculent manner; the boy looked up truculently at his teacher
trudge v. walk heavily, as when weary, or through mud; D.H. Lawrence; to walk or proceed draggingly, slowly@n. a long difficult walk
true adj. consistent with fact or reality; not false; the story is true@adv. as acknowledged@v. make level, square, balanced, or concentric@n. the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment: out of true
truehearted adj. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
truelove n. a person loved by another person
trueness n. exactness of adjustment; I marveled at the trueness of his aim
truffle n. any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe; edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber; creamy chocolate candy
truism n. an obvious truth
truly adv. in accordance with truth or fact or reality; she was now truly American; by right; with sincerity; without pretense; we are truly sorry for the inconvenience
trump n. a card in the suit that has been declared trumps@v. produce a sound as if from a trumpet; get the better of; play a trump, in card games; proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
trumpery adj. gaudy and showy but valueless; trumpery ornaments@n. nonsensical talk or writing; ornamental objects of no great value
trumpet n. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves@v. proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet; Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
trumpeter n. a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet; large gregarious forest-dwelling cranelike bird of South America having glossy black plumage and a loud prolonged cry; easily domesticated
trumpetfish n. tropical Atlantic fish with a long snout; swims snout down
trumpets n. pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect wide-mouth yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with erect lids
trumpetwood n. tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems
trumping n. (cards) the act of playing a trump when unable to follow suit
truncate v. replace a corner by a plane, in geometry; make shorter as if by cutting off; truncate a word@adj. terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off; a truncate leaf
truncated adj. cut short in duration; an unsatisfactory truncated conversation; terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off; truncated volcanic mountains
truncation n. the property of being truncated or short
truncheon n. a policeman's club
trundle v. move heavily; of vehicles, such as streetcars@n. a low bed to be slid under a higher bed; small wheel or roller
trunk n. the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber; a large strong case used when traveling or for storage; the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
trunkfish n. any of numerous small tropical fishes having body and head encased in bony plates
trunks n. (usually in the plural) trousers that end at the knee
trunnel n. a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
truss v. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking; secure with or as if with ropes; support structurally, of roofs or bridges@n. a device that is worn to hold a hernia in place; an assemblage of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss)
trussed adj. bound or secured closely; the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
trust v. have confidence or faith in; We can trust in God; allow without fear; be confident about something; expect with desire@n. something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
trusted adj. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; a sure (or trusted) friend
trustee n. a person to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit; members of a governing board
trusteeship n. a dependent country; administered by a country under the supervision of the United Nations
trustful adj. inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
trustfully adv. with trust; in a trusting manner; in a trustful manner; his mouth grinned trustfully
trustfulness n. the trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
trustiness n. the trait of deserving trust and confidence
trusting adj. inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust; tending to trust; she had an open and trusting nature
trustingly adv. with trust; in a trusting manner; she looked at her father trustingly
trustingness n. the trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
trustworthiness n. the trait of deserving trust and confidence
trustworthy adj. worthy of trust or belief; a trustworthy report; taking responsibility for one`s conduct and obligations; trustworthy public servants
trusty adj. worthy of trust or belief
truth n. a fact that has been verified; at last he knew the truth; conformity to reality or actuality; they debated the truth of the proposition; a true statement; he told the truth
truthful adj. expressing or given to expressing the truth; gave truthful testimony; conforming to truth; a truthful statement
truthfully adv. with truth; I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation
truthfulness n. the quality of being truthful
try v. make an effort or attempt; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; put on trial or sit as the judge at the trial of; take a sample of@n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something:
trying adj. hard to endure; fell upon trying times; extremely irritating to the nerves; a trying day at the office
tryout n. trying something to find out about it; a test of the suitability of a performer
tryptophan n. an amino acid that is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
tryptophane n. an amino acid that is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
tryst n. a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex; a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
tsar n. a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
tsarina n. the wife or widow of a czar
tsarist adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
tsaristic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
tsaritsa n. the wife or widow of a czar
tsetse n. blood-sucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
tsine n. wild ox of the Malay Archipelago
tsunami n. a huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
tuatara n. only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand
tub n. a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body; a large open container for holding or storing liquids; the amount that a tub will hold; a tub of water
tuba n. the lowest brass wind instrument
tubal adj. of or relating to o occurring in a tube such as e.g. the fallopian tube or eustachian tube; tubal ligation
tubbiness n. the property of having a plump and round body
tubby adj. short and fat
tube n. a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct liquids or gases; a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope; a hollow cylindrical shape@v. convey in a tube
tubed adj. of a tire; having an inner tube
tubeless n. one not needing an inner tube to be airtight@adj. of a tire; not needing an inner tube
tubelike adj. having the form of a cylinder or tube
tuber n. a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
tubercle n. a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis; small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant; a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
tubercular adj. characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles; tubercular leprosy; pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle; a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle
tuberculate adj. having or covered with tubercles; tubercular 1
tuberculin n. a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
tuberculoid adj. resembling tuberculosis; tuberculoid lesions
tuberculosis n. infection by the tubercle bacillus manifesting itself in lesions of various parts of the body (especially the lungs and bones)
tuberculous adj. constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus; tuberculous patients
tuberose n. a tuberous Mexican herb having grasslike leaves and cultivated for its spikes of highly fragrant lilylike waxy white flowers
tuberosity n. a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
tuberous adj. of or relating to or resembling a tuber; a tuberous root
tubful n. the amount that a tub will hold
tubing n. a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct liquids or gases
tubocurarine n. a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles; used by South American indians as an arrow poison
tubular adj. having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)
tubule n. a small tube
tuck v. fit snugly into; pull up or draw into a fold; tuck the sheets; make a tuck or several folds in; tuck the fabric; draw fabric together and sew it tightly@n. a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
tuckahoe n. perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries
tucked adj. having tucked or being tucked; tightly tucked blankets
tucker n. a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress@v. wear out completely
tufa n. a porous rock formed as a deposit from springs or streams
tuft n. a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass; a bunch of feathers or hair
tufted adj. (of plants) growing in dense clumps or tufts; having or adorned with tufts; a tufted bedspread; (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; tufted duck
tug n. a sudden abrupt pull; a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships@v. pull hard; exert oneself; tow (a vessel) with a tug; carry with difficulty; move by pulling hard; pull or strain hard at; struggle in opposition
tugboat n. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
tughrik n. the basic unit of money in Mongolia
tugrik n. the basic unit of money in Mongolia
tuille n. protects the hip and thigh
tuition n. a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education); tuition and room and board were more than $25,000; teaching individually pupils (usually hired privately)
tularaemia n. disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals
tularemia n. disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals
tulip n. any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
tulipwood n. the variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various tulipwood trees; light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer
tulle n. a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns
tum n. an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
tumble n. an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end@v. fall down, as if collapsing; cause to topple or tumble by pushing; roll over and over, back and forth
tumblebug n. any of various dung beetles
tumbledown adj. dilapidated, ramshackle
tumbler n. a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.; a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom
tumblewed n. bushy plant of western United States
tumbleweed n. any plant that breaks away from its roots in autumn and is driven by the wind as a light rolling mass; prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States
tumbling n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat@adj. moving in surges and billows and rolls; the tumbling water of the rapids; pitching headlong with a rolling or twisting movement; a violent tumbling fall
tumbrel n. a farm cart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution
tumbril n. a farm cart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution
tumescence n. slight swelling
tumescent adj. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; tumescent tissue
tumid adj. ostentatiously lofty in style; tumid political prose; abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; puffy tumid flesh; (physiology) of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
tumidity n. slight swelling
tumidness n. slight swelling
tummy n. (informal) slang terms for a paunch; an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
tumor n. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
tumour n. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
tumult n. a state of commotion and loud confused noise; violent agitation; the act of making a noisy disturbance
tumultuous adj. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; the tumultuous years of his administration
tumultuously adv. in a tumultuous and riotous manner; the crowd was demonstrating tumultuously
tumultuousness n. a state of commotion and loud confused noise
tumulus n. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
tun n. a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals
tuna n. tropical American flat-jointed prickly pear; Jamaica; important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
tunable also tuneable adj. capable of being tuned
tunaburger n. a sandwich that resembles a hamburger but made with tuna instead of beef
tundra n. a vast treeless plain in the arctic regions between the ice cap and the tree line
tune n. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence@v. adjust for functioning; tune the engine; of musical instruments
tuned adj. (music) brought to correct pitch; his tuned violin; so adjusted as to be appropriate or brought into harmony; an industry not attuned to the demands of the market
tuneful adj. having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
tunefully adv. in a melodious manner
tunefulness n. the property of having a melody
tuneless adj. not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
tunelessly adv. in a tuneless fashion; he whistled tunelessly
tuner n. someone who tunes pianos; an electronic device that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
tung n. Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
tungstate n. a salt of tungstic acid
tungsten n. a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
tunic n. an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue; any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
tunica n. an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
tunicate n. primitive marine animal having a saclike unsegmented body and a urochord (a notochord) conspicuous in the larva
tuning n. calibrating something (a musical instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
tunnage n. a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
tunnel v. move through by or as by digging; force a way through@n. a passage through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars); the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection
tunny n. important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks; any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters
tup n. uncastrated adult male sheep: a British term is `tup'
tupek n. an Eskimo summer dwelling
tupelo n. pale soft wood of a tupelo tree especially the water gum; any of several gum trees of swampy areas of North America
tupik n. an Eskimo summer dwelling
tuppence n. a former UK silver coin; UK bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
tuppeny adj. costing 3 cents (US) or 2 pence (Britain); of trifling worth
tuque n. a warm knitted cone-shaped cap with a tassel or pompon worn especially for winter sports or play
turaco n. large brightly crested bird of Africa
turacou n. large brightly crested bird of Africa
turakoo n. large brightly crested bird of Africa
turban n. a traditional Moslem headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head; a small round hat worn by women
turbaned adj. wearing a turban
turbid adj. (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment
turbidity n. muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended
turbidness n. muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended
turbinal n. any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
turbinate adj. of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages; in the shape of a coil@n. any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
turbine n. machine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
turbofan n. a turbine drives air to the burner
turbogenerator n. a steam turbine is coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power
turbojet n. airplane powered by a turbojet engine; a turbine drives air to the burner
turboprop n. airplane powered by a turbojet engine; an airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine
turbot n. flesh of a large European flatfish; a large brownish European flatfish
turbulence n. unstable flow of a liquid or gas; instability in the atmosphere; a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence
turbulency n. unstable flow of a liquid or gas
turbulent adj. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; a turbulent and unruly childhood; (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence; turbulent rapids
turbulently adv. in a turbulent manner; with turbulence; the river rolls turbulently boiling; in a stormy or violent manner
turd n. obscene terms for feces
tureen n. large deep dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
turf v. cover with turf@n. surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots; the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own
turgid adj. ostentatiously lofty in style
turgidity n. pompously embellished language
turgidly adv. in a turgid manner
turgidness n. pompously embellished language
turgor n. (biology) the normal rigid state of fullness of a cell or blood vessel or capillary resulting from pressure of the contents against the wall or membrane
turkey n. large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food; a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
turmeric n. widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye; ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning
turmoil n. a disorderly outburst or tumult; violent agitation; disturbance usually in protest
turn n. a circular segment of a curve; the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; he took a turn to the right@v. change orientation or direction; undergo a change or development; undergo a transformation or a change of position
turnabout n. a decision to reverse an earlier decision; turning in the opposite direction
turnaround n. time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip; a decision to reverse an earlier decision; an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
turnbuckle n. a link with a screw thread at one or both ends for tightening a rod or stay
turncoat n. someone who rebels and becomes and outlaw
turncock n. one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off; a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
turndown n. the act of refusing an offer; the turndown was polite but very firm
turned adj. moved around an axis or center; in an unpalatable state
turner n. a tumbler who is a member of a turnverein; a lathe operator; a cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food
turnery n. where objects are made on a lathe; objects made on a lathe
turning n. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; act of changing in practice or custom; a movement in a new direction; the turning of the wind@adj. turning about an axis
turnip n. widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root; root of any of several members of the mustard family
turnkey n. someone who guards prisoners
turnoff n. (informal) something causing antagonism or loss of interest; a side road where you can turn off; I missed the turnoff and went 15 miles out of mey way
turnout n. the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; a large turnout for the meeting; what is produced in a given time period; attendance for a particular event or purpose: the turnout for the rally
turnover n. the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers; made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling; the volume measured in dollars; the act of upsetting something
turnpike n. (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid; an expressway on which tolls are collected
turnround n. act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
turnspit n. a roasting spit that can be turned
turnstile n. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
turnstone n. migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for food
turntable n. a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played; a revolving tray placed on a dining table; a rotatable platform with a track; used to turn locomotives and cars
turnup n. the turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
turnverein n. a club of tumblers or gymnasts
turpentine n. obtained from conifers (especially pines); volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
turpitude n. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
turps n. volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
turquoise n. a blue to gray green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate; blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone; a shade of blue tinged with green
turreae n. any of numerous trees and shrubs grown for their beautiful glossy foliage and sweetly fragrant starry flowers
turret n. a small tower extending above a building; a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
turtle n. any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
turtledove n. small Australian dove; any of several Old World wild doves
turtlehead n. showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple
turtleneck adj. having a high tubular collar fitting closely around the neck@n. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
turtlenecked adj. having a high tubular collar fitting closely around the neck
turves pl. of turf
tuscan adj. a classical order similar to Roman Doric
tush n. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
tushery n. writing of poor quality; characterized by affected choice of archaic words
tusk v. stab or pierce with a horn or tusk; of animals; remove the tusks of animals@n. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses; a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging
tussah n. oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tusseh n. oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tusser n. oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tussle n. disorderly fighting@v. fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters; make messy or untidy; fight or wrestle in a vigorous way
tussock n. a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
tussore n. oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tussur n. oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tutee n. learns from a tutor
tutelage n. teaching individually pupils (usually hired privately); attention and management implying responsibility for safety
tutelar adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
tutelary adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; tutelary gods
tutor v. be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction; as as a guardian to someone@n. a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting)
tutored adj. (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction; well tutored applicants
tutorial adj. of or relating to tutors or tutoring; tutorial sessions@n. a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students
tutorially adv. by tutorials; in a tutorial manner; undergraduates are better taught tutorially
tutoring n. teaching individually pupils (usually hired privately)
tutorship n. teaching individually pupils (usually hired privately)
tutsan n. deciduous bushy Eurasian shrub with golden yellow flowers and reddish-purple fruits from which a soothing salve is made in Spain
tutu n. very short skirt worn by ballerinas
tux n. semiformal evening dress for men
tuxedo n. semiformal evening dress for men
tuxedoed adj. dressed in a tuxedo; a tuxedoed gentleman
twaddle v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly@n. pretentious or silly talk or writing
twain n. two items of the same kind
twang v. cause to sound with a twang; sound with a twang, as of a bowstring; twitch or throb with pain; pluck, as a string of an instrument; pronounce with a nasal twang@n. a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
twayblade n. orchid having a pair of ovate leaves and a long slender raceme of green flowers sometimes tinged red-brown; Europe to central Asia; an orchid of the genus Liparis having a pair of leaves
tweak v. pull or pull out sharply@n. a squeeze with the fingers
twee adj. affectedly dainty or refined
tweed n. thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland; (usually in the plural) trousers
tweediness n. looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth)
tweedle v. sing in modulation; play negligently on a musical instrument; entice through the use of music
tweedy adj. of textiles; having a rough surface
tweet n. a week chirping sound as of a small bird@v. squeeze tightly between the fingers
tweeter n. a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds
tweeze v. pluck with tweezers; tweeze facial hair
tweezer n. a holding tool consisting of a compound lever
tweezers n. pl. a small pincerlike implement held between the thumb and forefinger for grasping or extracting something
twelfth n. position 12 in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
twelve adj. denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units@n. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
twelvemonth n. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
twenties n. the time of life between 20 and 30; the decade from 1920 to 1929
twentieth adj. coming next after the nineteenth in position@n. position 20 in a countable series of things
twenty n. the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one@adj. denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units
twerp n. someone who is regarded as contemptible
twice adv. two times; I called her twice; to double the degree
twiddle n. a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns@v. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
twig v. branch out in a twiglike manner; understand, usually after some initial difficulty@n. small branch or division of a branch; usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
twiggy adj. resembling a reed or twig in being slender and fragile
twiglike adj. resembling a reed or twig in being slender and fragile
twilight n. a state of diffused or dim illumination; the time of day immediately following sunset; he loved the twilight@adj. lighted by or as if by twilight
twilit adj. lighted by or as if by twilight; a boat on a twilit river
twill adj. of textiles; having parallel raised lines@n. a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs; a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs@v. weave diagonal lines into; of textiles
twilled adj. of textiles; having parallel raised lines
twin n. either of two offspring born at the same time; a duplicate copy@adj. being two identical; very similar@v. duplicate or match; bring two objects, ideas, or people together; grow as twins, of crystals; give birth to twins
twinberry n. shrubby honeysuckle with purple flowers; western North America; creeping woody plant of eastern North America with shiny evergreen leaves and scarlet berries
twine n. a lightweight cord@v. twine or twist together; intertwine the threads; grow upward
twined adj. wound or wrapped around something; hair twined around her fingers
twinflower n. creeping evergreen subshrub of the northern parts of Europe and Asia with delicate fragrant tubular bell-shaped usually pink flowers borne in pairs
twinge v. cause a stinging pain; feel a sudden sharp, local pain; squeeze tightly between the fingers@n. sudden sharp painful emotion; or; a sharp stab of pain
twinjet n. a plane propelled by two jet engines
twinkle n. a rapid change in brightness@v. gleam or glow intermittently; emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; of stars
twinkling n. a very short time@adj. shining intermittently with a sparkling light; twinkling stars
twinkly adj. smiling with happiness or optimism; a round red twinkly Santa Claus
twinned adj. being two identical
twinning adj. producing two offspring at a time
twirl n. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight; the act of rotating rapidly@v. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; cause to spin
twirler n. someone who twirls a baton; (baseball or softball) the person who does the pitching
twirlingly adv. doing twirls; they had a most twirlingly magnificent time
twirp n. someone who is regarded as contemptible@v. make high-pitched sounds; of birds
twist n. an unforeseen development; an interpretation of a text or action@v. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (esp. when struggling); cause to assume a crooked or angular form; turn in the opposite direction; twist a wire
twisted adj. wound or wrapped around something; bulky with twisted stitches around the edges; strained or wrenched out of normal shape; trapped under twisted steel girders
twister n. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground; small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts
twisting n. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean; the act of rotating rapidly; it broke off after much twisting@adj. having a twisting or snake-like or worm-like motion
twistwood n. vigorous deciduous European treelike shrub common along waysides; red berries turn black
twisty adj. marked by repeated turns and bends; had to steer the car down a twisty track
twit n. someone who is regarded as contemptible@v. harass with persistent criticism or carping
twitch v. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air@n. a sudden spasm especially one caused by a nervous condition
twitching n. a sudden spasm especially one caused by a nervous condition
twitter v. make high-pitched sounds, as of birds@n. a series of chirps
twitting n. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
two n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number@adj. being one more than one; he received two messages
twofold adj. having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; twice as great or many; a twofold increase@adv. by a factor of two; the price increased twofold last year
twopence n. a former UK silver coin; UK bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
twopenny adj. costing 3 cents (US) or 2 pence (Britain); twopenny candy; of trifling worth
twoscore adj. being ten more than thirty
twosome n. two items of the same kind; a pair who associate with one another; an inseprable twosome
twotime v. carry on a romantic relationship with two people at the same time
tycoon n. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
tying n. the act of tying things together
tyke n. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement; a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty)
tympan n. a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretch across each end
tympani n. a large hemispherical brass or copper drum with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
tympanic adj. associated with the eardrum
tympanist n. a person who plays the kettledrums
tympanum n. the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear; the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound; a large hemispherical brass or copper drum with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
type n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; what type of sculpture do you prefer?; a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); the capable type@v. write by means of a typewriter; identify as belonging to a certain type
typecast v. cast repeatedly in the same kind of role; identify as belonging to a certain type
typed adj. written on a typewriter
typeface n. a specific size and style of type within a type family
typescript n. typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript
typeset v. set in type
typesetter n. one who sets written material into type
typewrite v. write by means of a typewriter
typewriter n. hand-operated machine for printing written messages one character at a time
typewriting n. writing done with a typewriter
typewritten adj. written on a typewriter
typhoid n. marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
typhoon n. a tropical cyclone occurring in the W Pacific or Indian oceans
typhus n. transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
typic adj. being or serving as an illustration of a type
typical adj. exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; a typical American girl; of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; that is typical of you!
typicality n. the state of being that is typical
typically adv. in a typical manner; Tom was typically hostile
typification n. a representational form or model
typify v. be typical of; be characteristic of
typifying n. a representational form or model
typing n. writing done with a typewriter
typist n. someone paid to operate a typewriter
typo n. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
typographer n. one who sets written material into type
typographic adj. relating to or occurring or used in typography; the typographic art
typographical adj. relating to or occurring or used in typography; a typographical error
typographically adv. in a typographic way
typography n. the craft of composing type and printing from it; art and technique of printing with movable type
tyrannic adj. of or relating to or associated with or resembling a dictatorship
tyrannical adj. of or relating to or associated with or resembling a dictatorship; tyrannical suppression of liberty; marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; a tyrannical parent
tyrannicide n. killing a tyrant
tyrannid n. a passerine bird of the suborder Tyranni
tyrannize v. rule a country as a tyrant; rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her
tyrannosaur n. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; Upper Cretaceous; North America
tyrannosaurus n. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; Upper Cretaceous; North America
tyrannous adj. marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; tyrannous disregard of human rights
tyranny n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.); dominance through threat of punishment and violence
tyrant n. a dictator or dictatorial person
tyre n. covering for a wheel
tyro n. someone new to a field or activity
tyrocidin n. a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin
tyrocidine n. a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin
tyrolean n. soft green felt hat with a feather or brush hatband ornament
tyrosine n. an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones
tyrothricin n. a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
tzar n. a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
tzarina n. the wife or widow of a czar
tzarist adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
tzetze n. blood-sucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
