Words that start with T

Tis forTunnel

A tunnel is a long hole that opens at both ends. Tunnels are used to get places underground. They can be so small only a person or small animal can fit through them, or they can be big enough for trucks or trains to drive through.

Structures, Places

Photo by Koshyk

Tis forTurban

A turban is a garment you wear on your head that is made from one long piece of cloth wrapped around your head. For some people, it is a religious garment.

Headgear

Photo by Lee Haywood

Tis forTurf

Turf is the matted layer that grass makes as it grows. Turf can be removed from the ground, rolled up and put into someone's garden as an instant lawn.

Gardening

Photo by Steve Voght

Tis forTurkey (bird)

Scientific name: meleagris gallopavo

Turkeys are a large bird originally from the forests of North America. They are usually kept on farms and bred for their meat. Turkeys are eaten roasted on the Thanksgiving holiday. You might also be interested in the country of Turkey.

Birds, Farm animals

Photo of a man in a Turkish coffee house

Photo by Phil and Pam Gradwell

Tis forTurkish

Turkish describes anything relating to the country of Turkey, or the language spoken in Turkey.

Adjectives

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Tis forTurmeric

Scientific name: curcuma longa

Turmeric is a spice made from the root of a plant related to ginger. It is usually sold dried and powdered. It has a slightly peppery flavor, but is mainly used for its bright yellow color.

Herbs & Spices

Photo by Jaysin Trevino

Tis forTurn

You turn when you change direction. The boat in the picture is turning right.

Verbs, Directions

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Tis forTurnip

Scientific name: brassica rapa

A turnip is an edible root vegetable. Turnips are quite hard, and are usually used in soups, stews or mashed. Turnips are a member of the cabbage family.

Vegetables, Plants

Photo by Cobalt123

Tis forTurquoise

Turquoise is a blue-green mineral that is a compound of aluminium, copper and hydrous phosphate. Turquoise has been used for thousands of years in jewellery and for other decorations. Turquoise is also used to describe the colour of the stone.

Colors, Stones

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Tis forTurret

A turret is a small tower that starts partway up a building like a castle, rather than starting at ground level. Turrets were originally part of the defensive structure of a castle but have since become decorative components on more recent buildings.

Structures