English Words Starting With T

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t cell
nounC1+ (Specialized)
/ˈtiː sɛl/A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that matures in the thymus and plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
t distribution
nounTechnical
/ˈtiː dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/A probability distribution fundamental to statistical inference, used for small sample sizes or when population variance is unknown; Student's t-distribution.
t formation
nounB2
/fɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/The process of forming, creating, or shaping something; the way something is arranged or organized.
t hinge
nounB2
/hɪndʒ/A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings open and shut.
t lymphocyte
nounC2 (Highly technical/specialist)
/ˈtiː ˌlɪm.fə.saɪt/A type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) that matures in the thymus gland and is central to the adaptive immune response, coordinating immune defenses and directly killing infected or cancerous cells.
t number
nounLow
/ˈtiː ˌnʌmbə/In photography and optics, a measure of the light transmission efficiency of a lens, expressed as the f-number divided by the square root of the transmittance.
t'ai chi ch'uan
nounLow
/ˌtaɪ ˌtʃiː ˈtʃwɑːn/A Chinese martial art practised for self-defence, health benefits, and meditation, characterised by slow, flowing movements and deep breathing.
t'ai tsu
nounLow
/ˌtaɪ ˈtʃiː/A Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and its health benefits, characterized by slow, deliberate movements and deep breathing.
t'ai tsung
nounC2
/ˌtaɪ ˈtʃiː/A Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense, health benefits, and meditation, characterized by slow, flowing movements and deep breathing.
t'ao t'ieh
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˌtaʊ ˈtɪə/A mythical, monstrous figure in ancient Chinese art, often depicted on ritual bronzes as a mask with prominent eyes, horns, and no lower jaw, symbolizing greed and gluttony.
t-ball
nounlow
/ˈtiː.bɔːl/A simplified version of baseball for young children, where the ball is placed on a stationary tee (stand) instead of being pitched.
t-bar
nounLow in general English, medium in skiing and technical contexts.
/ˈtiː bɑː/A T-shaped bar used as a type of ski lift to pull skiers up a slope.
t-bar lift
nounLow
/ˈtiː bɑː ˈlɪft/A type of ski lift where skiers are pulled uphill standing on their skis while holding onto a moving T-shaped bar.
t-bill
nounC1
/ˈtiː bɪl/A short-term US government debt security with a maturity of one year or less.
t-bond
nounC1
/ˈtiː bɒnd/A US Treasury bond; a government debt security issued by the US Department of the Treasury with a maturity of more than 10 years.
t-bone
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈtiː bəʊn/A cut of beef containing a T-shaped lumbar vertebra and a significant portion of tenderloin, known for its distinctive bone shape.
t-bone steak
nounB1 (Intermediate)
/ˈtiː bəʊn ˌsteɪk/A thick cut of beef from the short loin, containing a T-shaped bone (lumbar vertebra) with meat on both sides, consisting of a larger strip steak and a smaller tenderloin (filet mignon) portion.
t-group
nounLow
/ˈtiː ɡruːp/A training group used in psychology and organizational development for experiential learning and interpersonal feedback.
t-joint
nounlow
/ˈtiː ˌdʒɔɪnt/A pipe or conduit fitting shaped like the letter 'T', where one branch connects perpendicularly to the main run, allowing flow in three directions.
t-junction
nouncommon
/ˈtiː ˌdʒʌŋk.ʃən/A road junction where one road terminates at a right angle into a through road, forming a shape resembling the letter 'T'.

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