English Words Starting With T

• two-fold

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈtuː.fəʊld/Consisting of two distinct parts or aspects; double in nature.
• two-four

  nounLow to medium in Canada; very rare to unknown internationally.
  /ˌtuː ˈfɔː(r)/A quarter of a pint of a beverage, particularly beer, or a 26-ounce bottle of liquor, primarily used in Canadian informal contexts.
• two-four time

  nounC1
  /ˌtuː ˈfɔː taɪm/A musical meter (time signature) with two beats per measure, where a quarter note gets one beat.
• two-hander

  nounLow frequency / C1-C2
  /ˌtuː ˈhæn.dər/A play, film, or piece of writing that features only two main characters or performers.
• two-line

  nounC1
  /ˌtuːˈlaɪn/Consisting of or limited to two lines of text or verse.
• two-master

  nounLow
  /ˈtuːˌmɑːstə/A ship or boat that has two masts.
• two-minute warning

  nounMedium
  /ˌtuː ˌmɪnɪt ˈwɔːnɪŋ/In American and Canadian football, an official timeout occurring two minutes before the end of each half, signaling a strategic turning point in the game.
• two-name paper

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˌtuː ˈneɪm ˈpeɪpə/A short-term negotiable financial instrument (like a bill of exchange or promissory note) that has been endorsed by two parties, both of whom are liable for its payment.
• two-part time

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˌtuː pɑːt ˈtaɪm/A working arrangement where an employee's role is divided into two distinct parts, typically held by two different people, or an arrangement where a person works part-time across two distinct roles.
• two-party system

  nounC1
  /ˌtuː ˈpɑːti ˌsɪstəm/A political system in which two major parties dominate voting, elections, and government formation, making it difficult for other parties to gain significant power.
• two-piece

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˌtuːˈpiːs/An item of clothing consisting of two separate matching parts.
• two-ply

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌtuː ˈplaɪ/Consisting of two layers, thicknesses, or strands.
• two-pot screamer

  nounLow
  /tuː pɒt ˈskriːmə/A person who becomes intoxicated after consuming only a small amount of alcohol, specifically two pots of beer.
• two-seater

  nounB2
  /ˌtuː ˈsiːtə(r)/A vehicle, piece of furniture, or aircraft designed to seat two people.
• two-shot

  nounLow
  /ˈtuː ʃɒt/A photographic or cinematic composition framing two subjects together.
• two-spirit

  adjectivenounLow (specialized term)
  /ˈtuː ˌspɪr.ɪt/A term used by some Indigenous North American peoples to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine spirits, or who fulfills a third-gender ceremonial and social role.
• two-spot

  nounLow
  /ˈtuː spɒt/A playing card with two pips; a two (especially in dice or dominoes context).
• two-spotted spider mite

  nounLow
  /ˌtuː ˌspɒt.ɪd ˈspaɪ.də ˌmaɪt/A common species of agricultural pest mite (Tetranychus urticae) that feeds on plant leaves, recognized by the two dark spots visible on its body.
• two-step

  nounverb-intransitivemedium
  /ˈtuː step/A ballroom dance in duple time, characterized by a pattern of two steps.
• two-suiter

  nounLow
  /ˈtuː ˌsuːtə/A suitcase, typically a garment bag, designed to hold two complete suits or outfits.

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