English Words Starting With T

• twinset

  nounC2 / Low
  /ˈtwɪnset/A woman's matching jumper (sweater) and cardigan, worn together.
• twirl

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /twɜːl/to spin or turn around quickly and lightly.
• twirler

  nounC1
  /ˈtwɜː.lər/A person who spins or rotates something skillfully and quickly with their fingers or hands.
• twirp

  nounC1
  /twɜːp/An annoying, foolish, or insignificant person, especially one who is physically small.
• twist

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /twɪst/To turn something, especially around its own axis, or to form something into a spiral shape; a sharp change in direction or development.
• twist drill

  nounC1
  /ˌtwɪst ˈdrɪl/A cutting tool used for drilling holes in materials like wood, metal, or plastic, characterised by helical grooves (flutes) along its shaft that carry away debris.
• twist grip

  nounC1-C2
  /twɪst ɡrɪp/A control on a handlebar (e.g., of a motorcycle or bicycle) that is operated by rotating it with the hand to regulate speed or power.
• twist tie

  nounB1
  /ˈtwɪst ˌtaɪ/A short piece of wire encased in paper or plastic, used to secure a bag by twisting its ends together.
• twisted

  adjectiveverbB2
  /ˈtwɪstɪd/Something that has been turned or wound around itself; physically contorted or mentally/perversely distorted.
• twisted stomach worm

  nounRare
  /ˌtwɪs.tɪd ˈstʌm.ək ˌwɜːm/A species of parasitic nematode (genus Haemonchus) that infects the abomasum (true stomach) of ruminants, particularly sheep, causing anaemia and severe health issues.
• twister

  nounC1
  /ˈtwɪstə(r)/Something that twists, especially a powerful windstorm.
• twisties

  plural-nounMedium (spike in frequency during major sporting events, especially gymnastics; otherwise low).
  /ˈtwɪstiz/A sudden and temporary loss of spatial awareness or coordination, particularly in gymnasts or athletes performing aerial maneuvers, where the mind-body connection fails and the person cannot control their orientation in mid-air.
• twisting

  adjectivenounMedium
  /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/The act of turning or rotating something around its axis, or the state of being bent or curved.
• twit

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /twɪt/A silly or foolish person.
• twitch

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /twɪtʃ/A sudden, small, often involuntary movement or contraction.
• twitch grass

  nounLow
  /ˈtwɪtʃ ˌɡrɑːs/A common name for a fast-spreading, invasive perennial grass, typically referring to species like Agropyron repens or Elymus repens, known for its tenacious root system.
• twitcher

  nounC1
  /ˈtwɪtʃə/A person who is an enthusiastic birdwatcher, especially one who travels long distances to see rare birds.
• twitching trail

  nounLow
  /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ treɪl/A path or route that exhibits small, rapid movements or vibrations.
• twite

  nounVery Low
  /twʌɪt/A small brown finch (Linaria flavirostris) found in northern Britain and upland areas, closely related to the linnet.
• twitten

  nounLow (regional)
  /ˈtwɪt(ə)n/A narrow alleyway or passage between houses, especially one in Sussex or southern England.

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