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tiger salamander
nounLow
/ˈtaɪɡə ˌsæləˈmændə/A large, stocky North American salamander with distinctive dark blotches or stripes on a yellow, green, or brown background.
tiger shark
nounB2
/ˈtaɪɡə ʃɑːk/A large, aggressive shark of warm seas, having dark vertical stripes on its back, especially when young.
tiger snake
nounLow
/ˈtaɪɡə sneɪk/A highly venomous Australian snake (genus Notechis) with distinct banding.
tiger swallowtail
nounC2
/ˈtaɪɡə ˈswɒləʊteɪl/A large, common North American butterfly of the Papilio genus, typically having yellow wings with black, tiger-stripe markings and distinct tail-like extensions on the hindwings.
tiger's-eye
nounC1
/ˈtaɪɡəz ˌaɪ/A semi-precious gemstone, a variety of quartz with a chatoyant band of golden-yellow to brown colour that resembles the eye of a tiger when polished.
tigereye
nounC2
/ˈtaɪ.ɡər.aɪ/A chatoyant gemstone consisting of quartz with intergrown golden-brown crocidolite fibres, producing a silky lustre and banded appearance.
tigerfish
nounlow
/ˈtʌɪɡəfɪʃ/A predatory freshwater fish known for its aggressive nature and prominent teeth.
tight end
nounMedium
/ˌtaɪt ˈend/A football position: an offensive player who lines up at the end of the line and is eligible to receive passes.
tight five
nounLow
/ˌtaɪt ˈfaɪv/A stand-up comedy routine lasting approximately five minutes, consisting of polished, well-rehearsed, and highly effective jokes.
tight forward
nounLow
/taɪt ˈfɔːwəd/In rugby, a forward player specializing in tight phases of play such as scrums and mauls, typically including props and hookers.
tight head
nounC1-C2
/ˌtaɪt ˈhɛd/In rugby union, the prop forward who packs down on the right-hand side of the front row in a scrum, with their head positioned between the opposition's hooker and loosehead prop.
tight shot
nounC1
/ˌtaɪt ˈʃɒt/A photograph or film frame that focuses closely on a subject, filling most of the frame with detail.
tightass
nounLow
/ˈtaɪtˌæs/A person who is extremely rigid, stingy, or excessively concerned with rules and propriety.
tighten
verbverb-ambitransitiveB1
/ˈtaɪtn/To make something more firm, taut, or restricted.
tightrope
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈtaɪt.rəʊp/A rope stretched tightly high above the ground on which acrobats perform.
tightrope walker
nounLow to medium frequency; common in specific contexts like entertainment or metaphors.
/ˈtaɪtrəʊp ˈwɔːkə/A performer who walks along a tightrope, typically in a circus or similar setting, demonstrating balance and skill.
tights
nounplural-nounB1
/taɪts/A garment made of thin, stretchy material that fits closely over the legs and lower body, typically worn by women or dancers.
tightwad
nounMedium
/ˈtaɪtwɒd/A person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser.
tightwire
nounLow
/ˈtaɪtˌwaɪə/A taut wire or rope stretched high above the ground, used for acrobatic performances.
tighty-whities
plural-nounC1
/ˌtaɪ.ti ˈwaɪ.tiz/A slang term for men's white cotton briefs (underwear).

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