English Words Starting With T

• turkoman rug

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈtɜː.kə.mən ˌrʌɡ/A handwoven carpet or rug originating from the Turkoman peoples of Central Asia, traditionally characterized by geometric patterns, deep red hues, and the distinctive gül (octagonal medallion) motif.
• turkomen

  nounLow
  /ˈtɜː.kə.mən/A member of a Turkic people primarily inhabiting Turkmenistan and neighbouring regions.
• turkophile

  nounC2 / Very Rare
  /ˈtɜːkəfʌɪl/A person who is fond of, admires, or has a strong interest in Turkey, its people, culture, or language.
• turkophobe

  nounlow
  /ˈtɜːkəfəʊb/A person who has a fear or hatred of Turks or Turkish people.
• turks and caicos islands

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌtɜːks ən ˈkeɪkɒs ˈaɪləndz/A British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Bahamas.
• turku

  nounLow
  /ˈtʊə.kuː/The capital city of Southwest Finland, located on the coast.
• turle knot

  nounLow
  /ˈtɜːrl nɒt/A specific type of knot used in fly fishing to attach a fly to a leader, known for its strength and reliability.
• turlock

  nounVery Low (outside its geographic context)
  /ˈtɜː.lɒk/A place name, specifically a city in California's Central Valley.
• turlough

  nounExtremely rare
  /ˈtɜːləx/A seasonal lake or pond in limestone regions of Ireland that fills and drains periodically with groundwater fluctuations.
• turmeric

  nounmedium
  /ˈtɜː.mər.ɪk/A bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.
• turmeric paper

  nounVery Low
  /ˈtɜː.mər.ɪk ˈpeɪ.pə/Paper impregnated with turmeric, used as a pH indicator that turns reddish-brown in alkaline solutions.
• turmoil

  nounverbC1
  /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
• turn

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery high
  /tɜːn/To move or cause to move in a circular direction around an axis or center.
• turn against

  verbB2
  /tɜːn əˈɡɛnst/to stop supporting or being friendly with someone or something and start opposing them.
• turn away

  verbB2
  /tɜːn əˈweɪ/To refuse entry or service to someone; to avert one's gaze or attention from something.
• turn bridge

  nounRare / Historical / Technical
  /ˈtɜːnbrɪdʒ/A historical drawbridge mechanism where the bridge deck rotates horizontally on a central pivot, as opposed to lifting vertically.
• turn button

  nounC2
  /tɜːn ˈbʌt(ə)n/A small fastening device consisting of a knob on one part that is turned through a loop on another to hold clothing or fabric.
• turn down

  adjectiveverbB1
  /ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn/To reduce the intensity, volume, or level of something; to reject an offer or proposal.
• turn in

  verbB1
  /tɜːn ˈɪn/To give something to a person in authority; to submit or hand over.
• turn indicator

  nounC1
  /ˈtɜːn ˌɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tər/A device on a vehicle that signals the driver's intention to turn left or right.

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