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travelling wave
nounLow
/ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ weɪv/A wave that propagates through space or a medium, transferring energy without permanent displacement of the medium.
travelling-wave tube
nounC2/Technical
/ˈtrævəlɪŋ weɪv tjuːb/An electron tube (vacuum tube) in which a microwave signal travels along a helix, interacting with an electron beam to produce amplification at microwave frequencies.
travelogue
nounC1/C2
/ˈtræv.əl.ɒɡ/A book, film, or talk describing the experiences of someone traveling to different places.
traven
nounVery Low
N/A (Non-standard word. If pronounced, likely /ˈtrævən/).A frequent misspelling or confusion for the established verb 'travail', meaning to engage in painful or laborious effort.
travers
nounLow
To cross or travel across an area or obstacle.
traversal
nounLow
/trəˈvɜːsəl/The act or process of traversing or crossing something.
traverse
adjectiveadverbnoun+3C1
/trəˈvɜːs/To travel across or through an area or obstacle.
traverse city
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˌtrævɜːs ˈsɪti/A proper noun referring to a city in the state of Michigan, United States, located on the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay.
traverse jury
nounLow (Technical/Legal)
/ˈtrævəs ˈdʒʊəri/A jury summoned specifically to try a single, specific case or issue, as opposed to a regular jury panel.
traverse rod
nounMedium
/ˈtrævɜːs ˌrɒd/A horizontal curtain rod designed to open and close curtains using a cord-and-pulley system.
travertine
nounLow
/ˈtræv.ə.taɪn/A type of limestone formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from mineral springs, often used in construction and architecture.
travesty
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/A grotesque or ridiculous imitation; a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
travis
nounMedium
/ˈtrævɪs/A masculine given name or surname of English origin.
travois
nounRare
/ˈtrævwɑː/A simple sled-like vehicle used by indigenous peoples of North America, consisting of two poles and a platform or net for dragging loads.
travolator
nounLow
/ˈtræv.ə.leɪ.tər/A moving walkway or conveyor belt for transporting pedestrians, typically found in airports, shopping malls, or other large buildings.
trawl
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/trɔːl/To fish by dragging a wide-mouthed net along the sea bottom.
trawler
nounB2
/ˈtrɔː.lər/A fishing boat that uses a trawl net to catch fish.
tray
nounB1
/treɪ/A flat, shallow receptacle with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying items.
tray agriculture
nounLow
/ˈtreɪ ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə/The practice of growing plants in trays, typically for seedlings, microgreens, or in controlled environments like greenhouses or indoor farms.
tray table
nounMedium
/treɪ ˈteɪbəl/A small, often foldable table attached to a seat or wall, used to hold trays, food, or other items.

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