T

Cross-shaped capital letter

T in its Phoenician form was that of a St.

Andrews cross, X, which is the form shown on the early 9th century B.C.

Mesha stele.

The Greek form (tau) closely resembles the T familiar to us.

shape

perpendicular

At right angles

crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
junctionPoint where things meet

slang

gossip

Informal talk spreading rumors

truthAccordance with reality
spill the teaShare scandalous information
drag culturePerformance art of exaggerated femininity

golf

fairway

Groomed golf strip

driverVehicle operator
woodTree-derived building material
pegWooden pin for fastening

driving range · par · swing · stance · course · clubhead · backswing

cross

crucifix

Cross with Christ figure

ChristianityFaith based on Jesus
cruxMost important point
daggerShort pointed stabbing blade

drink

tea

Steeped leaf beverage

teapotSteeping and serving vessel
teacupSmall handled drinking vessel
teabagPorous pouch of leaves

teaspoon · teatime · brew · steep · infusion · herbal · oolong · chai · Earl Grey · matcha

testosterone

hormone

Body's chemical messenger

HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
transitionChange from one state

Categories

lettersa, d, e, h, q
Car Trimsbase, standard, deluxe, premium, luxury
DNA basesadenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine, A
letter frequencyE, A, O, I, N
OptotypesE, H, O, V, C
clothing sizesXS, S, M, L, XL

Opposites

alphabetic position

TD

Fourth alphabetic symbol, capitalized

A · S · O · B · C

symbolic/grading meaning

TA

Highest academic mark

A+ · F

Phrases

don't touchProhibition against contact
I don't thinkExpressing polite skepticism
white t-shirtUnadorned pale cotton pullover
don't shoot the messengerDon't punish the informer
tee offStart a golf hole
don't go thereWarning against pursuing topic

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G