English Words Starting With T

• tamp

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /tamp/To pack or compress something down by repeated light blows.
• tampa

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈtæmpə/A proper noun, most commonly referring to the city in Florida, USA.
• tampa bay

  nounLow to Medium (Common in US media, especially sports; low frequency elsewhere)
  /ˌtæm.pə ˈbeɪ/A large natural harbor and estuary on the Gulf Coast of Florida, USA; also refers to the metropolitan area surrounding it.
• tampala

  nounRare
  /tæmˈpɑːlə/A plant species (Amaranthus tricolor) grown as a leafy vegetable, primarily in parts of Africa and Asia.
• tamper

  verbverb-intransitiveB2
  /ˈtæmpə(r)/To interfere with something, especially in order to damage it or make unauthorized changes.
• tampere

  nounLow
  /ˈtæmpəreɪ/The Finnish city of Tampere.
• tampering

  nounB2
  /ˈtæmpərɪŋ/Interfering with something in a way that is unauthorized, improper, harmful, or intended to alter its state or function.
• tampico

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /tæmˈpiːkəʊ/A type of fibre obtained from the Mexican plant ixtle, used especially for making brushes, cords, and coarse fabrics.
• tampico hemp

  nounVery Low
  /tæmˈpiːkəʊ hɛmp/A hard, stiff fibre obtained from various agave plants, particularly the henequen, used for making twine, brushes, and coarse fabrics.
• tampion

  nounVery Low
  /ˈtampɪən/A plug or stopper for the muzzle of a cannon or gun to keep out moisture and debris.
• tampon

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈtæmpɒn/A plug of soft material (typically cotton) inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially menstrual blood, or to apply medication or pressure.
• tamponade

  nounC2
  /ˌtæmpəˈneɪd/The life-threatening compression of the heart caused by fluid (e.g., blood) accumulating in the pericardial sac.
• tampur

  nounExtremely Rare / Non-existent
  A word with no established meaning in the English language.
• tamworth

  nounLow (specialist/regional)
  /ˈtæmwəθ/A breed of domestic pig, typically reddish-gold in colour, known for its hardiness and foraging ability.
• tan

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /tæn/A yellowish-brown colour; the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun.
• tan oak

  nounlow
  /tæn əʊk/An evergreen oak tree (Notholithocarpus densiflorus) native to the western United States, known for its tannin-rich bark.
• tan rot

  nounLow (specialised/technical).
  /ˌtæn ˈrɒt/A fungal disease affecting leather, causing discolouration (brown/tan patches) and structural decay, especially common in humid conditions. Historically significant for leather goods, books, and archival materials.
• tan-tung

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /tænˈtʌŋ/An obsolete, poetic term meaning a twilight period or state, specifically the dim, soft light of early evening or dawn.
• tana

  nounLow/Very Rare
  /ˈtɑːnə/A defensive fortification or wall, historically used in Maori contexts.
• tanach

  nounVery Low
  /tɑːˈnɑːx/The Hebrew Bible as a collection of sacred Jewish texts, comprising the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.

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