English Words: T

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terrepleinnoun

The sloping earthen embankment behind a defensive wall.

terrestrialnoun

A ground-dwelling plant.

terrestrial telescopenoun

A telescope which, unlike most telescopes used for astronomical purposes, contains an arrangement of lenses presenting an erect (non-inverted) image to the observer, suitable for observation of objects on the Earth's surface.

terrestrial timenoun

A time standard proposed by Sandford Fleming in the late 19th century to replace Greenwich time and Paris time by one that is universally adopted.

terrestrialismnoun

The practice of being terrestrial, typically of amphibians in a dry climate

terrestrialitynoun

The property of being from the planet Earth.

terrestrializationnoun

The colonization of the land by aquatic organisms.

terrestrializeverb

To make terrestrial.

terrestriallyadv

In a terrestrial manner.

terrestrialnessnoun

Quality of being terrestrial; terrestriality.

Terrestrianadj

Of or relating to Earth or its inhabitants; of terrestrial origin.

terrestriousadj

Synonym of terrestrial.

terretnoun

One of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.

Terriannename

A female given name originating as a coinage.

terribadadj

Extremely bad.

terribilitynoun

The quality of being terrible.

terribleadj

Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

terrible infantnoun

An enfant terrible.

terrible lizardnoun

A dinosaur.

Terrible Towelnoun

A golden-yellow rally towel with the words "Terrible Towel" emblazoned on it; created by Pittsburgh Steelers football broadcaster Myron Cope.

terrible twosnoun

A developmental stage in toddlers, normally occurring around the age of two, involving refusals and temper tantrums.

terriblenessnoun

The characteristic of being terrible.

terribleradj

comparative form of terrible: more terrible

terriblyadv

So as to cause terror or awe.

terricidenoun

The destruction of ecosystems, human lives, and intangible energies that regulate human and nonhuman life.

Terrick Terrickname

A locality in the Shire of Loddon, north western Victoria, Australia.

terricoleadj

Ground-dwelling or growing close to the ground.

terriculamentnoun

A source of unnecessary or uncontrollable fear.

Terrienname

A surname from French.

terriernoun

A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).

terrierlikeadj

Resembling or characteristic of a terrier (type of dog).

terriermannoun

A person in charge of a pack of terriers.

terrifadj

terrific; wonderful; very good

terrificadj

Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.

terrificallyadv

In a terrific or extreme way.

terrificationnoun

An act of terrifying.

terrificlyadv

Archaic form of terrifically.

terrificnessnoun

The quality of being terrific.

terrifiedadj

Extremely frightened.

terrifiedlyadv

In a terrified manner.

terrifiednessnoun

The quality of being terrified.

terrifiernoun

One who, or that which, terrifies.

terrifyverb

To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.

terrifyingadj

Frightening or intimidating.

terrifyinglyadv

In a terrifying manner.

terrifyingnessnoun

The state or condition of being terrifying.

terrigenousadj

Produced by the earth.

Terrilynnname

A female given name.

terrinenoun

A deep type of dish or pan, typically used for casseroles and made out of pottery.

territelariannoun

A spider that spins a web on the ground.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter T contains 27,828 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 557 pages, and you are currently viewing page 142. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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